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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Anonymous_TorPerson@lemmy.ml to c/piracy@lemmy.ml

edit: Libation apps needs you to give it your amazon password and ID, it's foss and I trust it. (editing because seemed important)

Amazon allows you to download the book from Audible, but you need a code/password or something like that to read it. Libation can basically convert these encrypted files into decrypted mp3 files by getting this code from the website, I am pretty sure you can get it too. So, my question is, why aren't there more pirates pirating audiobooks? Why isn't every audiobook on audible available online for free?

I mean, many are, but why is it not more prevalent?

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[-] LifeLikeLady@lemmy.world 40 points 1 year ago

Y'all ever hear of Libby app? It's like piracy with fewer steps.

[-] sergioknight@monyet.cc 14 points 1 year ago

Love Libby, but my small town library has limited inventory. Is there a virtual library I can get a card for with a larger inventory?

[-] SnowBunting@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago

I too want to know. Sometimes I find a book, but it isn't available.

[-] radix@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I believe there do exist places where you can get a virtual library card without living there. New York Public Library is what comes to mind, but don't quote me on that.

[-] iheartneopets@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

That's only for New York residents, unless you're a teen looking to read banned books this year in particular.

[-] radix@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Ah shoot, I don't know then. I thought there was something but maybe it's some sort of policy that limits cardholders to just residents.

[-] ThisIsNotHim@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

Unless the policy changed recently: Brooklyn doesn't require a NY address. I had a Brooklyn card for years, but have never lived in NY. It was about $50 a year.

[-] sergioknight@monyet.cc 2 points 1 year ago

Need to verify a NYC address for this one

[-] Vode_An@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago
[-] iheartneopets@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Just checked, and they say it's only for residents?

[-] Vode_An@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago

They don’t enforce it. I have never been to Chicago and use it all the time.

[-] iheartneopets@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

What address did you use? They ask for both a zip code and address.

[-] Vode_An@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I don’t remember, I think i just picked a random street and added some random numbers after it

[-] iheartneopets@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Nice, just did it and it works? I guess we'll see if they ever kick me out. I feel like a spy

[-] TheWoozy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure the state of Kentucky will let anyone get a card.

[-] TheWoozy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

The Kentucky state library will give anyone a virtual library card. I also have cards from a couple nearby counties that have cooperative agreements with my local library. Libby makes you search each of them separately.

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