Borrow box

Use borrowbox all the time. My dd local authority have more books and audiobooks available than my authority. Mine also has newspapers available but dd doesnt.

I used to use "Libby" too - but Borrowbox is an easier interface I think.

I use it all the time for audio books and love it. It’s a lovely surprise when a book on reserve becomes available to you.

I’m currently listening to one, have another ready, and one on reserve for another 7 days.

I also use Audible, but always check Borrow Box first for the freebie.
I also used to use Libby which had a different selection, but my library stopped it for some reason.

I've started to use it, having set up the app ages ago.

Yes I agree it is pretty easy to navigate. Although they don't carry every title you may want, surprisingly there's a lot on offer including very sought after new books and well known authors, Unlike Audible it's free! For most there's a wait period. I've found anything from imminent up to a few months. Your library will advise you when one of your selection becomes available. You can have up to 10 on reserve.

Lots of magazines, but I don't think they have newspapers.

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Here are screenshot of (the top of)my booklist, my audio book list and my "reserved" audio books.

It's very easy to navigate.

Several of us on Gransnet use it a lot.
I like it mainly for audiobooks. I can listen to books (including those I might not choose to read) whilst washing up, cleaning, weeding, taking a shower...
I love it.

It doesn't have everything of course and sometimes you have to get in a "queue" for one (as you would if you reserve a book at the real library).

I use it every day I think.
Truly excellent when driving - especially longer distances.