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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 | Life and Home, Entertainment

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 | Entertainment, Causes and Giving Back

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...
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 | Educational Apps, Causes and Giving Back, 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...
This app lets you check out library books on your phone. Free. From home. Yes!

This app lets you check out library books on your phone. Free. From home. Yes!

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

Lately, a lot of readers have been asking us about apps that let you check out free library books. Or, free e-books to be technical. So here’s the info on a favorite of ours, the hoopla digital app. While I love the feeling of being surrounded by stacks and...
The Snowy Day: the Opera. How to stream it free with the kids over break

The Snowy Day: the Opera. How to stream it free with the kids over break

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment

For those of you who also grew up with Ezra Jack Keats’s magical The Snowy Day, you can imagine my thrill at discovering The Snowy Day has become a wonderful opera now available to stream on the the Houston Grand Opera website Even better, we can all watch it...
Readeo: The ebook app that makes us think Epic + Zoom had a baby

Readeo: The ebook app that makes us think Epic + Zoom had a baby

by Kate Etue | Entertainment

Nothing compares to having your kid sitting in your lap while you read a book to them, but there’s definitely a place for great ebook libraries on my kids’ devices too. So when I saw Readeo advertised on my Instagram feed recently, I paused scrolling to...
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...
Use this browser extension to show you what Amazon books are available at your local library

Use this browser extension to show you what Amazon books are available at your local library

by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized

If your goal is to read more in 2020, here’s a smart browser extension that could help you save a little money this year, because it shows you what Amazon books are available at your local library. Related: 3 free audiobook apps you should know about I know lots...
How to set up a family account for your Kindle library. Yay for sharing books!

How to set up a family account for your Kindle library. Yay for sharing books!

by Kate Etue | Tips and Tricks, Gear + Hardware

My daughter and I have the same taste in books, generally, so we love sharing anything good we’ve read lately. That’s typically been much easier to do with hardcopy books than digital ones, but now you can set up a Family Library for your Kindle library....
We found an animated storybook app that’s a great YouTube alternative

We found an animated storybook app that’s a great YouTube alternative

by Caroline Siegrist | Educational Apps, Best Apps

I’m always on the hunt for YouTube alternatives for my son, and I’ve just discovered a good one in Vooks, the app that streams animated children’s books. If you’re wanting your kids to be entertained by something other than toy cars being...
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