Sora, by OverDrive Education

Sora, by OverDrive Education

ebooks & audiobooks for school

581 ratings
385 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 8, 2018
  • August 6, 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

9.2.4

August 6, 2026

General stability improvements and bug fixes.

User reviews

It was ok…

Sora kept saying that it couldn’t find my account so I deleted the app then 4 months later tried it again and guess what? Still nothing! Otherwise I think it would have been great, because a lot of other apps you have to pay for for this kind of stuff, so Sora was not that bad

Please change this bug

So I finished a reading challenge and it just stayed there so you need to make it so once a challenge finishes you need to automatically make it delete

Not 4 and older 9 and older trust me there are some scary book covers!

This is the best reading app I’ve had! Buuuuut there is a downside for younger kids there are some books on this app that are very horrible for kids to be seeing I highly suggest you read with an adult next to you if you are 10 and younger but that depends if your child can handle scary stuff ok and when I say scary I’m saying 8/10 ok so scroll for books with an adult next to you 👍 PS my sister got nightmares from the book covers ok.There are no ads on this app.
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It won’t load

I was trying to open up Sora today and it wouldn’t work so I closed it and opened it back up, but it wouldn’t work still it works other times, but just not today so I’d give it a four out of five

Underrated

An honestly underrated reading app,
Highly recommend

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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.