Few things are as good as the sense of accomplishment connected to finishing a book while driving home or doing chores. Speed listeners will be excited to know that you can go all the way to three times normal listening speed.Īudiobooks are great for their ability to allow you to multitask. You can also adjust the playback speed by tapping and holding the clock icon and then dragging it down the screen with your finger until you find your preferred speed. These include standard breakdowns between 1-2 times normal playback speed. Switching between common playback speeds is as easy as tapping the small clock icon at the top of the screen when you’re listening to an audiobook. Help you get through that audiobook quicker This will display your approximate wait time for the title, as well as total holds, total copies and the number of people waiting per copy. Sho w your estimated wait for a title on holdĪfter you place a hold, view your place in line by going to Shelf > Holds and tapping Wait List. This is a handy tool for knowing whether or not to place another title on hold. There you’ll find how much time you’ve spent enjoying the book and about how much longer it’ll take for you to finish. Tap the menu button when you’re reading or listening to a title, and then tap the name of the book in the top right corner of the screen. You an easily see how far along in a book you are by checking the book progress, but if you’re curious about how long it’s going to take you to finish the book, Libby also provides a handy reading estimate. This is great for readers of all ages but students especially as they work to read above their age level. Thankfully, in Libby, all I have to do it tap and hold on a specific word and there I’ll find the option to define it. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been reading a classic novel or perhaps a high science fiction story and stumbled across a word I didn’t understand. You can also sort and filter individual lists without changing your default list preferences.
I love seeing everything my library has to offer, but I also know that eventually, after I put a bunch of things on hold, I’m going to end up searching for their most-recently added audiobooks that are available now. Along with our 14 tips for getting the most out of Libby, here are a few other features Libby offers that readers are loving.
Our developers are constantly updating the app to improve your user experience. Libby is more than just a portal to your next great reading adventure. The one-tap reading app is the fastest way to reading happiness with it’s simple and easy design. By now, you’ve hopefully downloaded Libby and borrowed some ebooks and audiobooks.
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