Audiobooks that stay with the book

What you get

On supported catalog titles, open Listen from the book and follow along. Progress stays attached to that edition on your BetterReads shelf. Prefer your own files? Import MP3, M4A, M4B, FLAC, WAV, or AAC on iOS, Android, and Mac—they sit on the same Audiobooks shelf.

• LibriVox audio on many public-domain works
• Import your own audiobook files (MP3, M4A, M4B, and more)
• Listen in the app or follow beside the text
• Same account as companions, Study, and sync

Part of the reading super-app

This feature ships in the same BetterReads account as classics with companions, the shelf log, your own EPUB/PDF/audiobook imports, PDF research, LibriVox listen-along, Study, and sync—on web, iOS, Android, and Mac. See the reading-system overview for the full stack. Start free; Scholar unlocks full companions and deeper study.

FAQ

Are audiobooks free?

LibriVox recordings are free public-domain audio bundled with supported BetterReads titles. Your own imported files stay yours.

Can I import my own audiobook files?

Yes—on iOS, Android, and Mac. Supported formats include MP3, M4A, M4B, FLAC, WAV, and AAC. Titles appear on your Audiobooks shelf and sync as metadata to web.

Is every title narrated?

No—coverage follows LibriVox availability for that work. Catalog pages show Listen when audio is available.