Download Libby and enter your library card information. You can browse your library’s catalog of audiobooks and "borrow" them for a set period (usually 14–21 days). The books download directly to your iPhone and disappear automatically when they are due.

The simplest method is using the app already installed on your iPhone. It is the most integrated experience because it doesn't require a monthly subscription; you simply buy what you want.

Audible is the world’s largest distributor of audiobooks. While you can’t easily buy books directly inside the iOS app (to avoid Apple's 30% transaction fee), it offers the best value for frequent listeners through its subscription model.

The book is instantly added to your "Library" tab, and you can use Siri to play your book (e.g., "Hey Siri, read my book"). 2. The Heavyweight: Amazon’s Audible

If you only listen to one or two books a year, stick with . If you are a power user who listens every day, an Audible subscription will save you significant money. And if you’re looking to save your budget for coffee instead of literature, Libby is your best friend.

You typically sign up for a monthly membership on Audible.com via Safari. Most plans give you one "credit" per month, which you can exchange for any book, regardless of price. After you "buy" the book on the website, open the Audible app on your iPhone, and it will be waiting in your library.