Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask before their first free audiobook.
- Are these audiobooks really free and legal?
- Yes. Every recording is public domain in the United States, read by LibriVox volunteers. Outside the US, check your local copyright rules.
- How often is the list updated?
- Every hour. New recordings appear as soon as LibriVox publishes them.
- How do I listen?
- Open the audiobook's page to stream it in your browser or download MP3 files for any phone or player.
- Do you charge anything?
- Never. The site is free and funded by unobtrusive advertising.
- Can I get notified about new free audiobooks?
- Yes. Add your email in the alerts box and you get one message per batch of new recordings.
- Can an AI assistant use this data?
- Yes. The site runs an MCP server so Claude, ChatGPT and other agents can search current free audiobooks.