Chiel G, Nevele · @nevele
85 followers · 140 posts · Server aus.social

I’ve seen a few posts over the last couple of weeks about how to get away from the environment. Many users are likely already people who have fled from one evil empire or another. ;-)

I too have been trying to remove myself from Amazons ecosystem as much as possible over the last year, especially since a lot of my reading was done via and and my reviews through

If anyone is interested these are my current alternatives to these services

My favourite Goodreads alternative:

, A bit less cluncky than Goodreads and has an app that works, some insightful stats and graphs about your reading habits, and certainly better recommendations. And unlike Goodreads, this is being improved continuously

Website: app.thestorygraph.com/
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/det
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/storygra

My favourite Audible alternative:

Just opened in this WEEK, from all over the world, and you’re supporting your local Australian (picked by the user themself!)
Website: libro.fm/
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/det
Apple: apps.apple.com/app/libro-fm/id

My favourite Kindle alternative:

Almost all the books Amazon Kindle has as well, plus that one especially nice feature that Kobo devices have built right in — allowing you to check out free library directly from your device.

kobo.com

And touching on that last Overdrive bit, check with your library where you have access to. Via my I have access to (Thousands of Newspapers and Magazines) and (ebooks for e-readers) and even to the Library Edition of

I am VERY keen to hear others recommendations on better alternatives!

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carolpeters · @carolpeters
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