Two free apps every eBook reader should know about
THE SO WHAT
Library-linked apps like Libby and its peers quietly expand the universe of zero-marginal-cost digital content. For publishers and platforms, the competitive set for paid subscriptions increasingly includes “free with a library card” experiences that feel mainstream, not second-rate.
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