Downpour.com allows people to download normal MP3s of purchases. They offer old-school CDs as well. So, no vendor lock-in there :). Source: 7 months ago

I agree about downpour.com - the vast majority (at least 99%) of the titles listed have no copy protection, so you don't have to worry about playing them only on a specific piece of equipment or specific software - any program and/or any device that will play MP3 or M4B files will work (plus you can play it online from their website). Source: about 1 year ago

Downpour.com - multiple choices for downloads. Source: about 1 year ago

Besides downpour.com, there is libro.fm which supports independent bookstores and has DRM free files you can download and use freely. Source: about 1 year ago

Incorrect, downpour.com will let you download MP3s of audiobooks that you buy. Source: about 1 year ago

Goodreads.com allows you to browse recent releases. They have lists of books and a bit of code that can link you from one book to other similar books. Here are some lists to get you started: Middle-grade books published in 2023 (has all genres but the fantasy ones are easy to pick out) YA books published in 2023 (has all genres but the fantasy ones are easy to pick out) Most anticipated adult fantasy in 2023. Source: 7 months ago

Amazon has a website called goodreads.com that should give you some ideas. Source: about 1 year ago

I have also noticed that joining a readathon on goodreads.com or any other group activity helps to focus better for me. Source: about 1 year ago

Personally, I'll also recommend checking out what people say on Goodreads; I usually find the ratings a bit better on there than on Audible. Source: about 1 year ago

You can use a site like goodreads.com to make a note of the ones you've read, and give them ratings. You might also keep a journal, so you have it for yourself, on paper. Source: about 1 year ago