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The recent revival of interest in the iPod an 25th anniversary of its introduction inspired me to dig out some of my collection that I’d bought over the years (before the recent hype sent prices sky high). Looking at the…
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libbyapp.com
All over the world, local libraries offer millions of ebooks and audiobooks. You can borrow them — for free, instantly — with a library card and Libby: the award-winning, much-loved app for libraries.
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The Jungle Comedy Club
Munich’s home for international stand-up comedy. Live shows, international comedians, full bar, and a night out you won’t forget. Book your tickets now.
My brother has just relaunched his English language comedy club in a brand new dedicated venue in Munich.
They put on an amazing first show for the grand opening yesterday and there are lots of upcoming gigs now in the long Munich winter months. Check it out!
Books
Garrett M. Graff
As part of my move away from the Kindle ecosystem I chose a Kobo reader in part to start reading books through my local library and it’s been great. Even in Germany, many public libraries now let you sign-up online and borrow ebooks for a moderate yearly fee.
Munich’s library is available to those of us in the surrounding suburbs as well and has a decent selection of English titles through Libby. Borrowing titles on the Kobo works relatively well (occasionally you’ll need to re-authenticate your library card) and has helped me expand the types of books I’m reading as well.
The app is quite nicely done and more convenient than borrowing directly on the Kobo (though that does also work in a pinch for those nights you unexpectedly finish a book and still can’t sleep…).
Support your libraries, read more and give your brain some respite from doomscrolling with free library ebooks.