CONSIDER PUBLIC LIBRARIES

r/books is the worst

Yes but sadly local libraries are not that good.

Libby is the library app in the USA. If you are not in the USA check your local library service for their e-book service.

Kindle unlimited is the Amazon option.

The library, and it's even free.

Nothing more need be said ...

Thanks! Will look into it.

Explain.

Why are they "not that good"? What are they not delivering that you expect they should be delivering, or that's required for them to be "good"?

Not in the USA… not that many books just a hand full in English.

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....a library. You're talking about a library.

They're free where I live in the US. Also usually they can order the books you want

This was my first thought, too. I LOVE my public library!

But we have to consider that some people may not have access to a local public library. Or that they may not be able to get there for one reason or another. That said, if there IS a library nearby, perhaps that library has home delivery services. Not all do but some do. If I understand correctly, a borrower probably needs to “qualify” to be eligible and the qualifications will vary by the library. Anyway, it’s something to consider.

Additionally, I plugged “netflix for books” into search and came up with a few alternatives. Whether they are good or viable or reputable, I don’t know, but it couldn’t hurt to take a look.

I assume that sadly you must live in a “library desert”. The library systems in the part of the country where I am from in the US are the opposite of what you described.