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
(99)
Version: 5.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-10-09)
Creation date: 2018-10-13
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
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) 203
Available Reads (v5.2.0)
5.00 (1) 80
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 books available on Libby
  • Very useful for power readers, saves time
  • Ingenious and well-developed extension
  • Consistently helpful for reading and finding new books
  • Great for checking availability of books on library shelves
Cons
  • Requires permission to read browser history
  • Does not work with the new Goodreads book pages
  • Has broken functionality due to Goodreads UI updates
  • Some users feel it has been abandoned
Most mentioned
  • Loved by long-time users
  • Significant issues after Goodreads updates
  • Requests for updates to function with new 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

Available Reads requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Available Reads has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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