Leisure Reading & Watching: Ebooks & Audiobooks

A guide to finding fiction & non-fiction ebooks, movies, and newspapers at KU Libraries.

What's in the Collection?

The KU Libraries Leisure Reading & Watching Collection features fiction and non-fiction books from popular genres including romance, thrillers, mysteries, self-improvement, and biographies. It also includes movies available to stream, including some of the most popular commercial films. Also included are national newspapers.
 

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Ebooks & Audiobooks in Libby

Libby, by Overdrive

Libby, by OverDrive

Using the Libby app, users can access ebooks and audiobooks.  KU users have access to most books for 21 days and are limited to three books at time. Be sure to return books when you have finished.

  1. Download or open Libby on your device.  Google Play or App Store. If you’d like you can also read via the Libby App.
  2. Open the Libby App.
  3. Click on Yes when asked “do you have a library card?”Libby Logo
  4. Then click on “Search for a Library.”
  5. Enter “University of Kansas.”
  6. Select “University of Kansas.”
  7. Click on "Sign In With My Card.”
  8. After the warning, click “Next.”
  9. Enter your KU Online ID and Password. Then use DUO to authenticate.
  10. Start browsing!