How to use the audiobook player in OverDrive for Fire tablets and Android devices

The OverDrive app can be used on Fire tablets worldwide and on other devices in select countries. If you can't use the OverDrive app, we encourage you to try our newer reading app, Libby. Get started with Libby on Android, iOS, or in your browser.

Once you've borrowed and downloaded an audiobook in the OverDrive app, go to your app Bookshelf, then tap the audiobook to start listening.

How to use the audiobook player:

Audiobook player options (based on the numbered image above) include:

1. Return to Bookshelf
2. Settings
3. Add a bookmark
4. Title menu (includes an overview, table of contents, and saved bookmarks)
5. Sleep timer
6. Play speed
7. Volume boost toggle

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