Available Reads

Displays availability of ebooks and audiobooks from your local library on GoodReads pages.

Available Reads - Library Book Availability on Goodreads

"Available Reads" is a uniquely designed Chrome extension that simplifies finding books from your local libraries. Adding a seamless functionality to Goodreads review pages and bookshelves, it displays the availability of ebooks and audiobooks available at your preferred libraries. The extension uses Libby/Overdrive to provide accurate information. Moreover, you can add and search across multiple libraries, making it an incredibly useful tool for all avid readers using Goodreads.
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Extension stats

Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.75
(100)
Version: 5.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-10-09)
Version code: 5.2.1
Creation date: 2018-10-13
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://www.goodreads.com/*
  • *://*.overdrive.com/*
Size: 259.07K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Available Reads (v5.2.1)
5.00 (12) 209
Available Reads (v5.2.0)
5.00 (1) 87
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Extension summary

See your local library's ebook availability right from Goodreads! This extension adds a simple listing of copies available from Libby/Overdrive on each Goodreads review page and in your Goodreads bookshelf.

You can even add multiple libraries to search from!

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works great for finding available books
  • Helps users identify library availability quickly
  • Long-term user satisfaction
  • User-friendly interface for managing bookshelves
  • Invaluable resource for avid readers
Cons
  • Required permission to access browsing history raises concerns
  • No longer fully functional with new Goodreads UI layout
  • Appears to be abandoned or not regularly updated
  • Cumbersome workarounds needed for new book pages
  • Compatibility issues with Goodreads updates
Most mentioned
  • The extension used to work great but is now problematic after a Goodreads update
  • Requires access to browsing history
  • Still functions on bookshelf pages but not on individual book pages
  • Users love its utility for finding books on Libby
  • Many users hope for updates to accommodate the new Goodreads layout
User reviews
I'm a new user to this extension and it works great. It didn't ask for my browser history like other reviews state. I'm so ecstatic to use this, thank you so much.
by D. M., 2024-02-11

I absolutely love this extension!
by Alexis Kreun, 2023-06-29

My most beloved extension is no longer thanks to a goodreads update. Thank you for the years of wonderful reading...and the ability to snag new releases right as my libraries got them. You will be missed, Available Reads!
by Jeannine L, 2023-06-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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