eBooks and Audiobooks

Note: many eBooks have read-aloud functions so also work as Audiobooks.

eBooks

BHS LMC Collection:

External LinkBHS LMC eBooks -- ebooks category
External LinkBHS LMC Catalog (basic ebook search) -- Use the search term "ebook"
External LinkBHS LMC research eBooks -- informational ebooks. Password = berkley

Note: to use BHS LMC eBooks you may need to log-in.

  • same login as your Berkley google account

Public Library Collections:

External LinkOverdrive / Download Destination -- eBook and Audio book service from local public libraries... must have a valid library card
External LinkeResources from the Public Library -- directions for OverDrive, Hoopla, and RB Digital ... free with valid library card

Note: to use most public library eResources,  you must have a valid library card.  Cards are free and easy to get; contact your nearest public library for information.

Other online sources (in alphabetical order):

External LinkAmazon's Kindle Store -- Thousands of free ebooks; select titles at competitive prices
External LinkApple Books App -- 1,000 free ebooks
External LinkGale Virtual Reference Library -- Encyclopedias and reference sources from MeL
External LinkGoogleBooks -- A catalog of 15+ million eBooks (mostly older titles)
External LinkGutenberg Project -- 36,000+ eBooks and some Audiobooks

 

AudioBooks

Note: if seeking AudioBooks, don't forget to check BHS LMC eBooks; these eBooks will read text to you.

External LinkAudible.com -- free trials and savings available.
External LinkOverdrive / Download Destination -- eBook and Audio book service from local public libraries...must have valid library card
External LinkLibriVox -- FREE recordings of (older) books in the public domain, e.g. Great Expectations