Librivox

LibriVox, founded in 2005 by Hugh McGuire, is the best online resource for downloading audiobooks. LibriVox offers audiobooks in many languages and accents, making classic literature and historical texts accessible to a global audience.

All of the audiobooks of LibriVox are derived from works whose copyrights have expired, encompassing classic novels, poetry, non-fiction, and historical documents, among others. This commitment to public domain materials ensures that all audiobooks on LibriVox are freely available to anyone with an internet connection, embodying the principles of open access and free knowledge.

The LibriVox platform offers a user-friendly interface, allowing users to search for audiobooks by author, title, genre, or narrator. These audiobooks are available for streaming and download in various formats, such as MP3 and Ogg Vorbis. Beyond English, LibriVox's global community of volunteers extends its reach by creating audiobooks in multiple languages.

Narrators adhere to specific guidelines to ensure audio quality, and collaborative proof-listening and editing efforts provide the accuracy and excellence of the recordings. The project's online community and discussion forums foster engagement and feedback-sharing among volunteers and listeners. LibriVox's dedication to democratizing access to literary classics and other public domain works through audiobooks has made it an invaluable resource for literature enthusiasts, students, and anyone who finds solace and inspiration in the spoken word.

Official website: https://librivox.org/