Free Audio Books

[shivvy]

I would like to introduce audiobooks to my father-in-law so that he can listen to them in bed.
However I know that he will not pay for them.
So I was wondering if anyone currently uses. . .
1) an app which provides free decent books, or
2) an app that I can buy (and then gift to him) which he can then use to access books for free?
I am looking for replies from people who are actually know of the apps or are using them rather than google searches please.
Thanks.

[barry1010]

You can download audio books from your public library for free.

[shivvy]

What do you mean by public library please barry1010?

[barry1010]

The council owned lending libraries that you borrow books from assuming you are in the UK

[riptide]

I am a member of the library and have the app on my mobile and iPad to do this, which is called Libby. You will need to be a member of the library and get a password from them and then you can set it up, all free.

[barry1010]

It's fabulous, isn't it, riptide? I am a member of three different counties' libraries so borrow a lot of books every month. Mine don't use Libby, they use another app but all the apps are easy to use.

I download my eBooks on to my Kobo and Kindle as I prefer them to using my phone or tablet.

Shivvy, this is an idea of the public library service https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/Library-services/eLibrary/eAudiobooks.aspx
Your local library may use different apps. You can reserve ebooks and audiobooks, too.

Great choice of audiobooks, too.

[riptide]

Totally agree Barry, would not be without it, very handy during lockdown.

[Tuvok]

Project Guttenberg have some.

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=audio&;submit_search=Search

[shivvy]

Oh goodness I never knew that libraries did that.
That would be perfect for him - thanks so much Barry!

[bakerwales]

I borrow audio books from my library on an app call Borrow Box - it has all the up to date books and is free. Ask your local library about audio services.