Sora, by OverDrive Education

Sora, by OverDrive Education

ebooks & audiobooks for school

597 ratings
402 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 8, 2018
  • September 8, 2026
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Access and borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your school's digital library. Enjoy a built-in reader and player, track your reading progress, and export notes. Discover assigned titles and personal favorites with ease.

Borrow ebooks and audiobooks
Built-in eBook reader
Audiobook player
Track reading time and books read
Create and export notes/highlights
Define words and review vocabulary
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What's New in Sora, by OverDrive Education

9.2.5

September 8, 2026

General stability improvements and bug fixes.

User reviews

Good.. But...

I honestly think that this app is excellent. It is an app that my English teacher said we could use on our phone or devices when we want to get some reading in. I love how there are many books of different genres and how the books that I read, that usually aren't provided in places like usual libraries, are provided in the app. The only con about this app that I've encountered is that some of the audiobooks have reallyyyy boring voices. The audiobooks with voices that I feel are way to lifeless or boring, I just end up skipping and not even reading. I literally can't stand boring voices when it comes to audiobooks. Again, this doesn't apply for all of the audiobooks, but it definitely does apply for some.
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Wouldn’t let me sign in!

I was already in when it logged me out and I couldn’t get back in

Great app

This is overall a great app! Sometimes you have to wait weeks for books, but otherwise, good app!

Sora sucks

Has none of the books I want even if they are in my school library 😡🤬

SO GOOD

This app is so good I can read all the books that I don’t own and not even have to go the library! It’s so good!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Pages freeze or don't load properly

Bug

Reading progress not tracked accurately

Bug

Inability to renew books

Bug

Accounts randomly logged out

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

More manga and graphic novels

Feature

Ability to join more reading challenges

Feature

Increase loan/hold limits

Feature

Better notification system for available holds

Feature

FAQ

What is Sora by OverDrive Education?

Sora is an application that allows you to borrow ebooks and audiobooks directly from your school's digital library. It provides a simple setup process where you find your school and sign in to access assigned titles and other books.

What are the key features of Sora?

Sora includes a built-in eBook reader and an audiobook player, easy access to assigned reading materials, and tools to track your reading progress. You can also create and export notes and highlights, define words, and earn reading achievements.

Is Sora free to use?

Yes, Sora is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is provided as a free service for educational institutions and their students.

What devices is Sora compatible with?

The description implies that books can be downloaded or streamed to 'your device,' suggesting compatibility with a range of mobile devices like smartphones and tablets that can run the Sora application.

How can I use Sora for my school assignments?

Once you have set up Sora by finding your school and signing in, you can easily access assigned titles directly within the app. You can then read or listen to them, and utilize features like note-taking and highlighting to assist with your studies.