1CharmShort

Years ago, I was given a Nook (Barnes & Noble's version of Kindle) with it came an optional subscription to this:
free Nook books:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/fre...ok/_/N-ry0Z8qa

Not long after I received a Kindle. And signed up for free books here:
https://www.bookbub.com/ebook-deals/free-ebooks

My email inbox was filled daily (or weekly) with customized by me lists of books (about a half dozen, more or less) to download for free.
Included with the free lists were other books the algorithm picked out for me (not free). That list included the best online sites with the best prices to buy them.
I ended up with hundreds and hundreds of books-nearly all free- on those two devices. I did buy a few that were suggested.

Sorry tho....don't think they do audio....yet.
Here are some free audio book sites I found in a search, but I haven't tried any:

https://librivox.org/

https://www.digitalbook.io/audiobooks/popular

https://www.overdrive.com/ (this one I have used...it' connected to the library, and has a limited number of copies available-this sometimes requires signing up on a waiting list to check them out)

https://www.storynory.com/ this one includes lots of talking animal books

https://lightupyourbrain.com/stories/ audio stories for children

https://www.openculture.com/freeaudiobooks this one doesn't seem to have a search feature...just an alphabetical list of authors....

https://www.lifewire.com/free-audio-...online-1357952

there are others.....


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aashley333

The Tumble Book Library is an online collection of animated talking picture books, which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they love.

For the grandkids...you can connect through your library. I used this with my classes. They also offer games associated with books. Word search, etc. They also provide the Accelerated Reader code to test on the book at their school's library.

ibex94

If you are in the mood for very interesting science fiction try Andy Weir (Hail Mary was my first of his books) and/or Blake Crouch (Upgrade). Hail Mary happens in outer space and Upgrade is a typical dystopian future on Earth.

Thank you for this thread! Great suggestions in here!

Iceblossom

I'm glad other readers are getting something from this thread! And nothing wrong with duplicate/reinforcing suggestions. For example, Lessons in Chemistry was awesome. The series will be starting on Apple TV (one of the streaming services I don't have) in October.

Speaking of things I don't have, I have a number of books on pre-release hold through Libby and my old library system. I'm going to keep using that until they run out/the end of the year. My new library system uses Hoopla, neither of them do both. With my holds the books seem to come in as feast or famine! I do have Amazon Prime and access to Audible.com, but I try to mostly use my King County library system so I don't miss anything coming off hold.

JENNR8R

The audible Grandma Gatewood’s Walk is on Hoopla. At least it is where I live.

Peckish

Longmire predates Yellowstone by a decade. The only thing that Longmire and Yellowstone have in common is the location. I loved both shows, but Yellowstone is a lot more... edgy, I guess would be a good word. Longmire is more realistic.

ctrysass2012

Not sure if this is on Kindle or Audible. Look for Jana DeLeon. They are funny mysteries. Start with the 1st - Louisiana Longshot. She has 25 now & they are fast reading. Usually between pg 5-10 I start laughing at the situations the main characters get into. Can't wait for the next one, maybe I'll do a purchase request at the library.

Iceblossom

Somehow I missed the show when Longmire was originally aired. With the moving and the heat wave(s!) and staying in Air BnBs instead of my home cable options I've been doing a lot of streaming for the first time,. It has popped up in the "recommnded for you" section.

Speaking of streaming, I have enjoyed The Lincoln Lawyer (also read the books by Michael Connolly), The Witcher, and we have just been chilling to Stranger Things most recently. Really enjoyed the first two seasons, was sort of meh on 3, but picked up again in 4 -- final season to go!

My library system has a ton of books by Jana DeLeon, unfortunately all are text and no audbile. I will put it on my "explore on other options" list

Not sure if they are in the same vein, but in terms of Cozy Mysteries I have really enjoyed the Magical Cats books by Sophie Kelly, and the Monica Ferris Needlecraft mysteries. Both sets of books are set in Minnesota

SusieQOH

I spent a long weekend with my son and his family. I excitedly told my DIL that I had THE book for her. She said " I have THE book for you!" Well, it was the same book!!!!!!!!!!!
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Omg, I'm loving it and so is my dil- can't wait to see how the rest unfolds.

NoraB

From my daughter-in-laws's book club (all available on e-book thru my local library)

"Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt (I loved it)
"The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah (I loved it)
"November 9" by Colleen Hoover (still reading)
"Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (just checked out thru library)
"The Measure" by Nikki Erlick (loved it)