m4b from Libro, hosted on my own audiobookshelf instance. access remotely via tailscale
How do you do it thinking long term?
I really like audiobooks over reading a physical book but the main drawback is that anything digital is normally temporary and will eventually be lost in the ether.
Do you get mp3 files from libro.fm and store them on cloud? Locally? Or just count on Google, apple Audible etc being around forever?
I have bought a few books on Google play as I really like the flexibility, being able to resume play anytime in the car, on the phone etc and it also allows me to share the book in the family. I don't predict Google going bankrupt anytime soon but who knows.
m4b from Libro, hosted on my own audiobookshelf instance. access remotely via tailscale
I get audiobooks from libro or audible (using libation). Store them in Audiobookshelf. For epub I buy them from various stores that offer DRM free and store them in BookOrbit. That way I can keep it forever.
I download everything, remove DRM and archive on my computer with backups on multiple hard drives. I do the same with ebooks, music and movies I’ve purchased. I do use the cloud but you can’t count on it as companies stop services either little to no warning. I also keep a hard drive at my sisters home in case of theft or fire or tornado. My family members who read/listen to the same books I do have passed away so I’m not really saving it for anybody.