Free public domain audiobooks. Read by volunteers from around the world.
LibriVox is a non-profit, volunteer-driven platform dedicated to the "acoustical liberation of books in the public domain". It serves as a massive digital gateway for free audiobooks, allowing users to listen to classic literature and non-fiction recorded by people from all over the world.
The main features of this tool include:
Free Public Domain Library: Access to over 21,250 cataloged works that are in the public domain, meaning they are free to listen to, download, and distribute without cost.
Global Volunteer Narrators: The audiobooks are recorded by a community of over 14,000 volunteers globally. Anyone can join the project to help record books, proof-listen, or coordinate projects.
Multilingual Support: While many works are in English, the library includes over 2,600 non-English works spanning 49 different languages.
Diverse Recording Formats: Listeners can choose from different recording styles, including Solo projects (one reader), Collaborative projects (multiple readers per book), and Dramatic readings (full-cast performances).
Universal Accessibility: Audiobooks are available to listen to on computers, iPods, or other mobile devices, and can even be burned onto CDs.
Advanced Cataloging: The platform offers a robust search and browse system allowing users to filter by Author, Title, Genre/Subject, and Language.
Community and Educational Resources: LibriVox maintains an active community through discussion forums and the LibriVox Community Podcast, which explores topics like "careers and LibriVox" and "social connection" within the community.