Audio books
Murderous Ink offers audiobooks through Libro.fm.
Libro.fm is a way for you to listen to the books you love, on any device you own, and support Murderous Ink at the same time.
What is Libro.fm all about?
Libro.fm makes it possible for you to buy audiobooks through your local independent bookshop. Whether you are paying for a monthly membership, giving an audiobook gift to a friend, or nabbing the latest thriller for the ride to work, Libro.fm shares the profit from your purchases with your local bookshop. Libro.fm believe that independent bookshops are vital to communities, and want to see them thrive.
Who are Libro.fm?
Libro.fm began as a conversation at a local bookshop in Seattle about the growing popularity of audiobooks and the lack of a way for readers to purchase them from independent bookshops. Since then they've grown their community to include 14,000+ booksellers from over 2,200+ bookshops and listeners from all over the world.
As a staff-owned Social Purpose Corporation, their mission is to use technology to increase access to books while supporting independent bookshops. They are also committed to doing their part to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within the book industry.
Libro.fm is a sustainable, alternative to Audible. Libro.fm is one of the few places where every audiobook is DRM-free, or as they call it, cage-free. Meaning you can listen to the audiobook anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Why Libro.fm?
Libro.fm knows that audiobook lovers want have a choice where they purchase their next great listen. When you buy your audiobooks through Libro.fm, you support a local bookshop with every purchase.
Aiming for more ethical consumption — of what you buy, where you shop, and who you support — is an admirable goal, but a tricky one. Still, if you have the financial and logistical means to do so, the results are powerful.