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Audio books under $5 that support independent bookstores: Get in on this sale from Libro.fm!

Audio books under $5 that support independent bookstores: Get in on this sale from Libro.fm!

by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Life and Home

Our longtime readers will understand why we’re so excited about Libro.fm’s sale of audio books for under $5 each, in honor of Independent Bookstore Day on April 30. After all, in our (gulp) 15+ years online, we’ve shared hundreds of the best books...
How to download 3 free audio books this week in honor of Black History Month.

How to download 3 free audio books this week in honor of Black History Month.

by Christina Refford | Causes and Giving Back, Entertainment

Black History Month lasts through the end of February, but you’ll need to act by Friday if you want to grab free downloads of three important audio books by Black authors. Offered as a gift from Cool Mom Tech-recommended audiobook company Libro.fm and Tantor...
Not into audiobooks? Here’s the one thing that finally changed my mind.

Not into audiobooks? Here’s the one thing that finally changed my mind.

by Liz Gumbinner | Best Apps, Entertainment, Tips and Tricks

It took me longer than most people to get into audiobooks. Even while friends raved about flying through so many books on their commutes or while sitting in carpool lines, I had tried a few novels on Audible — good ones! — and just couldn’t get...
Standing up to book bans, The Brooklyn Public Library is letting all teens access their online catalogue, free

Standing up to book bans, The Brooklyn Public Library is letting all teens access their online catalogue, free

by Caroline Siegrist | Causes and Giving Back, Educational Apps, Tips and Tricks

I’m among millions of parents all over the country concerned about widespread efforts to ban “controversial” books in our public libraries. Especially when the lists include some of our favorite books, and plenty of them are not...
A comparison of 5 of the best audiobook apps. Get more reading time in!

A comparison of 5 of the best audiobook apps. Get more reading time in!

by Caroline Siegrist | Best Apps

Anyone else  the escape of audiobooks while we find moments to ourselves? These audiobook apps proved to be the perfect literary lifeline for me while I was stuck at home with my young children during the quarantine, and are keeping me going even now. Because no...
3 free audiobook apps you need for back to school

3 free audiobook apps you need for back to school

by Kate Etue | Best Apps, Educational Apps

School will be starting up soon, and that means my kids’ tech will be focused more on education than Fortnite in a few weeks. Sorry, kids. I’m going to start by downloading these free audiobook apps that let you borrow them (along with books, movies, and...
The Pocket app helps you save and read your favorite articles to you

The Pocket app helps you save and read your favorite articles to you

by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized

Liz has raved about the Pocket app for years now, and for good reason. It’s a super handy app that lets you save your favorite articles, recipes, even tweets so that you can read them later. But, you know, how much time do we all have to read them later?...
5 apps I started using that changed my life this year

5 apps I started using that changed my life this year

by Liz Gumbinner | Best Apps, Gear + Hardware

Yes, we’re all still getting a lot of mileage out of “there’s an app for that” because…well, it’s true. Especially on iOS, though Android is doing a little better keeping up these days. Over the past year, there are a few apps that...
Your Google Home can now read your kids bedtime stories. Not that you would ever have it do that.

Your Google Home can now read your kids bedtime stories. Not that you would ever have it do that.

by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized

Our Google Home can do all sorts of helpful things, and now it can read to us. That’s because Google launched audiobooks, which you can use on iOS, Android, the web, and yes, your Google Home. Related: This app lets you borrow library books on your tablet. For...
Watch Levar Burton read Goodnight Moon to Neil Degrasse Tyson and swoon a little.

Watch Levar Burton read Goodnight Moon to Neil Degrasse Tyson and swoon a little.

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment

We love Levar Burton. Did you ever listen to our podcast interview with him? He’s the best! We love Neil Degrasse Tyson. He’s not yet a podcast guest, but we’re still hoping, because he’s also the best! One thing we’re torn on...
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