Thoughtful and Sustainable Gifts for Readers
We’ve pulled together a number of bookish gifts for the readers in your life, all from Certified B Corporations…meaning no matter your budget, you can give a great gift, and feel great while doing it.
Author: Olivia Butze
Based out of San Francisco, Olivia (she/her) is the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for Libro.fm. Passionate about storytelling as a catalyst for societal change, she is dedicated to fighting for a more equitable, transparent, and accessible publishing industry. Her favorite activities include long audiobook walks and drinking matcha lattes while enjoying her current read. She graduated from Scripps College in 2018, holding a BA in English with a creative writing focus.
Benefits of a Library Card You Need to Know
Read to learn about all libraries have to offer—and then make sure to go sign up for a free library card, if you haven’t already, to utilize all their benefits.
Libro.fm Is Now a Certified B Corporation
We’re proud to enter the next chapter of our commitment to independent bookshops and the wider reading community: we’re officially a Certified B Corporation!
Our (Most Unhinged) Tips for Reading on Audio
If you’re anything like me as a reader, then you’re always trying to figure out how to have more time for reading. The day I began reading audiobooks, my life changed (and not just because I really haven’t listened to podcasts since, whoops). With audiobooks, I have been able to bring so many more stories […]
The Libro.fm Web Player: A New Way to Listen to Audiobooks
We’re excited to share that the Libro.fm web player is officially here!
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day!
Every last Saturday of April, booksellers and book lovers celebrate what many (okay, this author) consider “the best holiday of the year”: Independent Bookstore Day.
An Interview With Amanda Jones
This episode of the Libro.fm podcast features an interview with Amanda Jones, a school librarian and anti-censorship advocate whose book That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America became a national bestseller.
Libro.fm’s Most Anticipated March Audiobooks
Read on for audiobook recommendations spanning fiction to nonfiction, literary fiction to short stories, and plenty more. And don’t forget: every purchase on Libro.fm supports the independent bookshop of your choice. Happy listening!
Libro.fm vs. Audible
The Audible alternative that supports independent bookshops with every audiobook purchase Audiobooks pulled in a whopping $2.43 billion in 2025—that’s a 9% bump from the year before. With this surge in popularity, more readers are looking for audiobooks and often automatically turn to Amazon-owned Audible. But what if you’re looking for more ethical Audible alternatives? Or […]
How to Help LA’s Bookish Community
As wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles, California, local bookshops and libraries have opened their doors to provide essential resources for the surrounding community. From hosting physical donation drives to offering safe spaces amidst displacement, these hubs are highlighting once again the importance of supporting small businesses that are invested in their neighborhoods. It’s […]
Libro.fm’s 2024 Impact: Supporting Independent Bookshops and the Reading Community
Here’s what we accomplished for bookshops and the reading community in 2024 because of your support.
The 2024 Libro.fm Bookseller Choice Awards
‘Tis the season for book awards, and we’re introducing our first-ever Bookseller Choice Awards to highlight the year’s best audiobooks, as selected by booksellers.