Yup, where the companies are headquartered! And the globe is as you said, for decentralised options.

Yeah, just wanted to give some space for the other mail services. But it probably deserves more emphasis https://lemmy.world/post/27983387

Yeah, Librewolf is recommended but only in the deepdive guide (https://lemmy.world/post/27983334). It just isn’t easy to pick up for the average user, so rather keep it for the advanced users.

Yeah, this is further detailed in the deep-dive guide. Not a simple case, but also decided to avoid them in the end as I switched recently.

Email guide - https://lemmy.world/post/27983387

It is decentralised, so it is considered a global company.

This is a generic format but you’re right that it is confusing to keep in.

Xigxag is mentioned, but you’re right that I forgot to include BookBeat. The others are US based apps but support your local library/bookstore

It means they share their profits with others. In this case, they enable you to support nearby libraries and facilitate the process.

Thanks for this. I spend so much time on the content from guide to guide that I forget how someone reading it for the first time might interpret it.

Will update the guide and post it to !PurchaseWithPurpose@lemmy.world

Thanks for the suggestion! Will add it to the next version of the guide.

Profit Share is good! It means they are sharing in the revenue. In this case, it is with your local libraries or bookstore!

Another shoutout to the “Library Extension”. It will help you find alternatives should Storytel not have the option you want.

If someone wants to transcribe these guides, then I am more than happy to include them!

It does mention supporting your local bookstore and libraries. You can also get Audiobooks for free (minus a library card), so there is a financial benefit.

This is the first version of this guide, so please share any feedback, and I’ll include it in the next version.

And let me know if I missed any Canadian or Canadian adjacent companies :)

This is the first version of this guide, so please share any feedback, and I’ll include it in the next version!

This is the first version of this guide, so please share any feedback, and I’ll include it in the next version.

Note: I include the services that directly support local libraries and/or are non-profit organizations

I found this one the most insightful guide to date! I always thought that Audible had no better alternatives. I couldn’t have been more wrong!

It might mean using one/two different apps, but plenty of better options are available. And you can support your local library or bookstore.

P.S. I am aware that I am a week behind schedule… my job sadly has gotten in the way of things last week.

It is noted at the bottom, but I forgot to highlight it! Thanks for pointing that out.

haha my bad - fixed.