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

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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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