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The Palace Project

The Palace Project

by The Palace Project

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282 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 7, 2021
  • October 5, 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

Summarized from real user reviews of The Palace Project. Based on 5.5K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Books app.

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

3.3.1

October 5, 2026

- Fixed a crash detected in the previous release

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📈 117+7

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This app rose +7 positions in Book chart.

Last updated on October 12, 2026.

User reviews

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Thank you! Loved it!
Anon21ymousAnon21ymous

Audiobooks skip around

No luck with audiobooks. Restarts chapters, skips around, keeps playing when paused, app doesn’t update and stays in the same spot even when the audio continues so you can’t pause in the right spot. Thought it was just me, but friend is having the same problem. What’s more frustrating is being part way into a chapter and it just skips to the next one. Now I can’t find my spot again. Very annoying, poor user experience.
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RooskagRooskag

The palace project

Good app but it takes for ever to load
Oldest pandaOldest panda

Please adjust speed to 3x

The Palace Project is a great app all in all. My specific library has titles available in this app and not on Libby, so sometimes it’s the only choice if I want to listen to specific audiobooks. That being said, it is EXTREMELY limiting when the maximum playback speed is only up to 2.0x. It would be very much appreciated if future updates would support playback speeds up to 3.0x.
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MangtahoMangtaho

Better, but …

This is basically a very good reader, but there are a couple of things that could be made better. Sometimes when you try to move forward one page you can end up going 10 or more forward. Quite disorienting because there is no way to easily figure out where you are, and you have to flip back until you find the right place. I also find that when I’m reading in the dark, I can’t get the app dark enough to be easy on the eyes.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Books not downloading properly

Bug

Losing place in audiobooks

Bug

Crashing and freezing issues

Bug

Incompatibility with certain devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to track read/listened books

Feature

Improved audiobook playback controls

Feature

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.