I never liked over drive. My library had it and I couldn't get access to that many audio books. I also didn't like that the mp3 files were in 64 KBPS format, and I could get the books from audible in 32 KBPS format so they were smaller in size from audible.
On 4/2/20, Barbara Stahl <[email protected]> wrote: > Once you complete the borrow through amazon, you will read the book through > the kindle app, not the overdrive app. You just setup the kindle app then > the book will appear in the cloud. You then download it which usually > doesn't take more than a minute or so then you are good to go and can start > reading. > >> On Apr 2, 2020, at 5:22 PM, Richard Turner <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Thanks Barbara, but it was more of a patience issue, grin. >> This morning, the book was fully downloaded. >> I tried an eBook today that was a Kindle, but will need to try that again >> since I didn't click on the Amazon link. >> The Overdrive app is vastly improved from when I last tried it a few years >> ago. >> Nice to see they are taking accessibility seriously. >> >> >> Richard >> "Today's poop is tomorrow's fertilizer." -- Anonymous >> (Sent from my iPhone SE) >> Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com >> “ >> >> >>>> On Apr 2, 2020, at 2:13 PM, Barbara Stahl <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>> Yes, I believe you need a library card. I know that some libraries are >>> offering ways to get library cards online at this time. >>> As for the ebooks, many of the ebooks are available in a kindle format. >>> You borrow them and then check them out through amazon. Those are >>> accessible through the kindle app It is really easy to use. You could >>> also read them on a tablet. The other format offered is an epub ebook. >>> That is not accessible unless you have software to convert it in to an >>> accessible format. anyway, you just double tap on a book in the overdrive >>> library page then double tapp the word formats or available formats and >>> you should see what formats are available. >>> Richard, what issues are you having with downloads in the overdrive app? >>> Perhaps I can help. I use this app all the time. Sometimes you have to >>> redownload if the download does not download correctly the first time. >>> You do this in the files section on the main menu. Just tell me what >>> issues you are having and I can see if I can help you figure it out if >>> you want. >>> >>>>> On Apr 2, 2020, at 3:34 PM, Richard Turner >>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Yes. >>>> You also need a local library card to a public library I believe. >>>> This is the way local libraries are distributing their books >>>> electronically. >>>> I do not believe their eBooks are accessible, but the audio books are. >>>> Depending on your library, you check them out for up to 21 dyas and then >>>> they disappear and if you are not finished, you can put a hold on it and >>>> when it becomes available again, you will be notified and can download >>>> it then. >>>> I am just trying to get it to work myself. >>>> And while I got a book checked out downloading it hasn't gone smoothly. >>>> >>>> Time will tell. >>>> >>>> >>>> Richard >>>> "There's a nap for that." - an anonymous cat in a window in Portland, >>>> Oregon. >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of >>>> Robin >>>> Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:09 PM >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Subject: Re: Overdrive help needed -- how to see only audiobooks >>>> >>>> Just Wonderin': >>>> Are TheseBooks FREE? Are TheseBooks AudioBooks? Does Users of >>>> ThisMobileApp have to Create or Have an Account with OverDrive? >>>> ThankYou >>>> At 09:39 AM 4/2/2020, you wrote: >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> Hoping someone can answer this question. >>>>> >>>>> In the overdrive app, when searching for a title or author, how can I >>>>> see only audiobooks? It seems no mater I do I get a list of ebooks >>>>> which is great except I am looking in particular for an audio book. >>>>> Any help is appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> Kim >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Kimberly >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >>>>> list. >>>>> >>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, >>>>> or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact >>>>> the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list >>>>> itself. >>>>> >>>>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached >>>>> at: [email protected]. 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