edit: Libation apps needs you to give it your amazon password and ID, it’s foss and I trust it. (editing because seemed important)

Amazon allows you to download the book from Audible, but you need a code/password or something like that to read it. Libation can basically convert these encrypted files into decrypted mp3 files by getting this code from the website, I am pretty sure you can get it too. So, my question is, why aren’t there more pirates pirating audiobooks? Why isn’t every audiobook on audible available online for free?

I mean, many are, but why is it not more prevalent?

  • sergioknight@monyet.ccEnglish
    15·
    1 year ago

    Love Libby, but my small town library has limited inventory. Is there a virtual library I can get a card for with a larger inventory?

    • radixEnglish
      41·
      1 year ago

      I believe there do exist places where you can get a virtual library card without living there. New York Public Library is what comes to mind, but don’t quote me on that.

      • iheartneopetsEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        That’s only for New York residents, unless you’re a teen looking to read banned books this year in particular.

        • radixEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          Ah shoot, I don’t know then. I thought there was something but maybe it’s some sort of policy that limits cardholders to just residents.

      • ThisIsNotHim@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        Unless the policy changed recently: Brooklyn doesn’t require a NY address. I had a Brooklyn card for years, but have never lived in NY. It was about $50 a year.

    • TheWoozy@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      The Kentucky state library will give anyone a virtual library card. I also have cards from a couple nearby counties that have cooperative agreements with my local library. Libby makes you search each of them separately.

        • Vode An@lemmy.mlEnglish
          52·
          1 year ago

          They don’t enforce it. I have never been to Chicago and use it all the time.

          • iheartneopetsEnglish
            3·
            1 year ago

            What address did you use? They ask for both a zip code and address.

            • Vode An@lemmy.mlEnglish
              42·
              1 year ago

              I don’t remember, I think i just picked a random street and added some random numbers after it

              • iheartneopetsEnglish
                3·
                1 year ago

                Nice, just did it and it works? I guess we’ll see if they ever kick me out. I feel like a spy