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## **Free books**

If the cost of a subscription service is too much for you at the moment, the only way to read books for free legally (aside from free deals authors offer from time to time), is to borrow them from a library.

There are several library apps available, and the benefits of reading eBooks on a library app is obvious – they’re all free – but did you know you’re still supporting authors when you use these as an alternative to Kindle Unlimited as well?

This is because every time you borrow a free book on one of these library apps, the writer receives a royalty for the book that the library has purchased to share with you, and in Australia, Canada and the UK authors also benefit from a small payment via a system called Public Lending Rights.

You can read more about why I love working with libraries [here](https://www.rachelamphlett.com/what-is-plr-and-how-does-it-help-authors/).

Both eBooks and audiobooks are available from many library apps and I’ve included details about the most popular free library apps below.

## Hoopla

The Hoopla library app is currently available in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA.

It costs nothing to download and is available for Android and iOS phones and tablets. Servicing over 10,000 libraries, all you need to join Hoopla is a library card to access the book catalogue. You can even watch popular movies and TV series on the Hoopla app.

Find out more about the Hoopla app [here](https://www.hoopladigital.com/).

Find all my books on Hoopla [here](https://www.hoopladigital.com/artist/rachel-amphlett/4093942565).

## **Libby**

The Libby app by OverDrive is another library app that’s extremely popular with readers as an alternative to Kindle Unlimited.

OverDrive was established in 2003 as the first digital lending platform for libraries. Today, it works with over 92,000 libraries in 115 countries, and you just need a current library card to access the free app (which is also available for Android and iOS).

Find all my books on Libby [here](https://www.overdrive.com/creators/744688/rachel-amphlett).

## **Conclusion**

In summary, there are many great alternatives to Kindle Unlimited and often these subscriptions offer additional access to audiobooks, saving you the expense of having to pay for an Audible subscription as well.

Happy reading!

## Questions and Answers

**What are the best eBook subscription apps like Kobo Plus and Libby for readers avoiding Kindle Unlimited?**

Because I want my books available globally and in libraries, I use alternatives like **Kobo Plus, Everand** (formerly Scribd), and **StoryTel**, which often include audiobooks. For free, legal reading, I always point my readers toward library apps like **BorrowBox**, **Hoopla** and **Libby**, which only require a standard library card.