Public Library Recommendations

Comments advocate using public libraries and apps like Libby for free book access as alternatives to buying or subscribing, noting availability, interlibrary loans, and digital borrowing features.

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Sample Comments

lupire Oct 10, 2022 View on HN

Not every library has every book available.

nostrademons Jun 3, 2018 View on HN

Not if there's a decent public library nearby...

dylan604 Jun 15, 2024 View on HN

Not if you check it out from the library

eggsmediumrare Dec 20, 2022 View on HN

Seconding the library! Libraries are so great. And if they don't have something you want, odds are they will get it if you ask them!

jonhohle Feb 22, 2025 View on HN

Or patronize your local library.

FalconSensei Apr 12, 2023 View on HN

this assuming the local library has whatever they wanna read available.

theCrowing Dec 29, 2022 View on HN

Get a library card and check out libby.

tasty_freeze Jul 22, 2019 View on HN

The public library near us accepts them. No idea how common this is, but it is worth it to check yours.

ghaff Jul 18, 2021 View on HN

You can probably find libraries with subscriptions. Someone has to pay for it.

mr_anderson_ May 9, 2024 View on HN

Your local library might have access.