MaM is the absolute best for audiobooks IMO. Always have what I want, a friendly and helpful community and from what I hear the most forgiving private tracker around.

[–] navi@lemmy.tespia.org 2 points 3 days ago

ABT isn't bad either. You get a good spread with both.

[–] Zikeji@programming.dev 5 points 3 days ago

I use myanonamouse. Had to back then, none of the public trackers were good. Sounds like they might be better now though. MaM is the only private tracker I'm on.

[–] barnaclebill@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Heads up about myanonamouse - they forbid VPNs during the initial interview, although apparently they allow VPNs after that.

[–] RaivoKulli@sopuli.xyz 10 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Something funny about all kinds of private trackers that demand you not use a VPN and reveal all sort of stuff about you. Just feels so backwards lol

[–] barnaclebill@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Right? I see lots of people recommending MaM for audiobooks, but not allowing VPN during the initial registration process is a hard no for me. Oh well.

[–] metaStatic@kbin.earth 3 points 3 days ago

very "you have to tell me if you're a cop, right?" vibes

[–] bieren@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago

Ditto. ABB and then use Audiobookshelf.

[–] curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 days ago

ABB is what I mostly use, going to have to give MAM a go again (didnt really do much audio books for a long while)

[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 37 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

The library.

Tons of books on CD, takes minutes to rip.

They also have audio books via streaming apps and digital players (like an mp3 player with a single book). With either of those you have to do the old school record the audio though, so I avoid them u less I absolutely have to.

I also do mp3 rips of videos that are mostly just lectures, where visual isn't critical.

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago

I like that.
As I am not fond of english audiobooks (actually at all) as I am German and need to actively listen to anything I hear (podcasts, movies/shows, audiobooks or dramas) i am usually reliant on the offerings of my library.
Recently I ripped all my "Was ist Was" audiobooks (basically a science show made accessible for ~12 y/o) and really enjoyed those. But they are very specific to the german speaking domain which is already small in comparison to english in the piracy scene.
And I am part of some german sources.

[–] azerial@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

If you live in the USA and have a library card, you can get audiobooks for free via libby with your library card number and login. If you're looking for other sources, MAM is the goto.

edit: correction, their website says it's worldwide, which is nice.

[–] Uri@infosec.pub 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Whats mam

[–] setenforce@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

Myanonamouse

[–] TechnoCat@lemmy.ml 20 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Not piracy, but https://libro.fm/

[–] Svinhufvud@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

They offer DRM free audiobooks, and the prices with subscription tokens are really good, 10€ for any book.

[–] needanke@feddit.org 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Similarly (for Germany & Austria at least) there is also Thalia who offer DRM-free mp3-downloads of audiobooks - for purchase or through a subscription similar to audible.

(Note that this is not your next-door bookstore and quite a big chain not without controversies)

[–] cupcakezealot@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 days ago

this makes me miss the days of podiobooks :( it's where i first found scott sigler and earthcore

[–] jpablo68@infosec.pub 2 points 2 days ago

TTS reader for android and .epub files. it sorta, kinda works.

[–] banankungen@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

If you use usenet there is https://abook.link/

There is no real automation (like arrs) for it, but for audiobooks thats not really necessary for my setup at least

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago

Actually there is but the userbase seems awfully small in comparison.
The *arrs recently archived the project and are open for interested maintainers

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

I used to download mp3 files from my library website but they stopped doing that so now I borrow CD's from my library. Also, I look up "black screen audio book" on Youtube and usually get some good hits.

[–] cupcakezealot@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

technically my audiobooks are just got from libation but that's only because i purchased them a long time ago and wanted to save them.

[–] B0rax@feddit.org 1 points 2 days ago

Quick note: libation can also save audiobooks that are free to listen to on audible.

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 5 points 3 days ago

Audiobookbay, but you could also try Soulseek since many people include audiobooks and audiodramas in the music libraries they share.

[–] skozzii@lemmy.ca -1 points 3 days ago

Audible, you wouldn't steal a car, would you?