AudioShelf and LibriVox
LibriVox brings public-domain books to life. AudioShelf helps you find the right one.
LibriVox volunteers created one of the world’s most important collections of free, human-narrated public-domain audiobooks. AudioShelf helps listeners discover recordings from LibriVox, Internet Archive, and other trusted open collections. Recordings remain connected to their original sources—AudioShelf makes the open audiobook world easier to explore.
LibriVox volunteers have created one of the world’s most important collections of free, human-narrated public-domain audiobooks. AudioShelf helps listeners discover and enjoy recordings from LibriVox, Internet Archive, and other trusted open collections through a more visual, curated listening experience.
At a glance
| Feature | AudioShelf | LibriVox |
|---|---|---|
| Browse the full LibriVox source catalog | — | ✓ |
| Direct volunteer community and downloads | — | ✓ |
| Curated discovery by genre and author | ✓ | — |
| Compare available recordings side by side | ✓ | — |
| In-page chapter listening | ✓ | — |
| Playback speed and sleep timer | ✓ | — |
| Links back to original providers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visual, approachable browsing experience | ✓ | — |
Listen on LibriVox when you want
- The original volunteer-read recording at the source
- Direct access to the full LibriVox catalog and community
- Downloading files from the LibriVox site
With AudioShelf, you can
- Discover books by genre, author, and interest
- Compare available recordings
- See popular and highly rated editions
- Listen by chapter directly in the page
- Use playback speed and a sleep timer
- Follow the original provider whenever you want
The recordings remain connected to their original sources. AudioShelf simply makes the open audiobook world easier to explore.