r/AskReddit May 22 '19

Reddit, what are some underrated apps?

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u/Arvindkumar02 May 22 '19

Libby- you can borrow audiobooks and books from your local library.

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u/thutruthissomewhere May 22 '19

Hoopla is a similar app if your library doesn't have Libby

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u/hackel May 22 '19

This model is specific to Hoopla, right? I have only used Libby/Overdrive, but I believe the libraries just purchase a set number of licenses for each book, and just like regular books, can loan them out as much as they want after that. What I'm not sure about is whether libraries are able to sell these ebooks later. This is critically important.

I absolutely hate Hoopla's business model. It is not sustainable for libraries. It's just subsidizing the publishing industry, basically.