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The Palace Project

The Palace Project

by The Palace Project

5.5K ratings
288 reviews
#127 in free Book
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Released
August 7, 2021
Updated
October 22, 2026

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Access and enjoy e-books and audiobooks from your local library for free. Discover new titles, borrow them instantly with your library card, and read or listen anywhere. Even without a participating library, enjoy a collection of free books.

✓Borrow e-books and audiobooks
✓Access local library collections
✓Read or listen to books
✓Free Palace Bookshelf collection
✓Requires library card for full access
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What users say about The Palace Project

Reviews of The Palace Project are mostly negative: the Books app is rated 4.6/5 from 5.5K App Store ratings. What users like most: great selection of books, convenient access to library books. Top complaints: frequent glitches and bugs, high battery consumption. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great selection of books
  • 💡Convenient access to library books
  • 👍Simple and easy to use

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent glitches and bugs
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 🔍Poor search functionality
  • 🤯Inconsistent user experience
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What's New in The Palace Project

3.3.2

October 22, 2026

- Fixed an issue with audiobook streaming

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📉 127-5

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This app dropped -5 positions in Book chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

User reviews

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Great story

Enjoyed listening to this inspiring novel that promotes the mystery of friendship and finding something that was lost
C8Carlitos 81

Super glitchy

I love being able to borrow audiobooks from my library, but Palace Project makes listening incredibly frustrating. It’s super glitchy and constantly skips backward, sometimes 20 seconds, sometimes several chapters. It also quits randomly, drains my battery, and makes my phone very hot.

I’d really like a reading history feature, and the app needs to be much easier to navigate. Libby is so much easier to use, and I wish my library offered it instead. I want to enjoy my books, but I’m constantly fighting with this app.
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GGeekgirlxx

Slow and unreliable

Can’t count on it loading or even allowing you to borrow a book
GGreenkylie8802

Unexpected Plot

Unexpectedly delicious reading
CPChild of Papa

Apps coding sucks

I appreciate the company existing but this app is janky. They need better devs and a complete revamp, front and back end. There’s so many quality of life ways this app can improve but at the least have all the images load properly.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Books not downloading properly

Bug

Losing place in audiobooks

Bug

Crashing and freezing issues

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Incompatibility with certain devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to track read/listened books

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Improved audiobook playback controls

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Dark mode option

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Integration with Kindle

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FAQ

What is The Palace Project app?

The Palace Project is a free e-reader and audiobook app that allows users to discover, borrow, and read or listen to books from their local library's digital collection. It provides convenient access to a wide range of titles, including children's books, classics, and foreign language books.

How do I use The Palace Project app?

To use the app, you typically need a library card from a participating library to access its full collection. Once signed up, you can browse, check out, and read or listen to books directly within the app. Even without a participating library, you can access a selection of free books from the Palace Bookshelf.

Is The Palace Project app free to use?

Yes, The Palace Project app is completely free to download and use. It is a non-profit initiative built and maintained by Lyrasis in partnership with the Digital Public Library of America, funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

What kind of books can I find on The Palace Project?

The app offers access to a diverse range of books from your local library, including e-books and audiobooks. You can find popular fiction and non-fiction, children's literature, classics, and foreign language books. Additionally, the free Palace Bookshelf provides over 10,000 titles for immediate access.

What devices is The Palace Project app compatible with?

The provided description does not specify exact device compatibility. However, as a mobile application, it is generally designed to run on smartphones and tablets that support its operating system, typically iOS and Android. Users can check their respective app stores for specific compatibility information.