Sora, by OverDrive Education
eBooks & audiobooks for schools
Sora, by OverDrive Education
App stats
Email: so*****@overdrive.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Other:
- receive data from Internet
- view network connections
- pair with Bluetooth devices
- full network access
- run at startup
- control vibration
- prevent device from sleeping
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App summary
Borrow eBooks and audiobooks from your school's library with Sora. Setup is simple - just find your school and sign in. Then download or stream your assignments and favorite books to your device.
Sora includes:
• A ground-breaking built-in eBook reader
• A beautiful audiobook player
• Easy access to assigned titles
• A running tally of time spent reading and numbers of books read
With Sora you can:
• Borrow a book and start reading with a single tap
• Create and export notes and highlights
• Define words - and review a list of all the words that you've looked up
• Earn achievements for reading, and for completing certain tasks in Sora
• Enjoy reading eBooks and audiobooks!
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- User-friendly interface and intuitive design
- Access to multiple local libraries
- Ability to highlight and take notes
- Large selection of free ebooks and audiobooks
- No limit on the number of books that can be borrowed
Cons
- Connectivity issues and app crashes
- Inconsistent notifications for book availability
- Problems with downloading and accessing books
- Limited holds on books causing frustration
- Glitches preventing the app from loading properly
Most mentioned
- Audio quality and features
- Difficulty logging in on new devices
- Slow loading times and crashes
- Lack of notifications for holds
- Desire for features similar to Libby
User reviews
I really like it, only thing I have a grudge against is I never got a notification for my book hold and then was disappointed to find they removed it from hold. But other than that (it was a one time thing) 10/10. Free, effective, audio is clear (for audio books), and uhm..yeah :-)
by 
Sophia, 2023-10-22
Sophia, 2023-10-22Love the app, use it for story time at the school and to read my books on my phone, especially while traveling. I had no issues until I got a new phone this summer. Now, I am not able to log in on my phone anymore. It goes to a white screen with a small Sora symbol in the center for a while, then kicks me back to the login screen with an error message. The same goes for my husband's phone. The app still works on my laptops at home and at work... Any idea on what to do?
by 
Heike Parks, 2023-09-23
Heike Parks, 2023-09-23Can we just take a moment to think that a publicly funded program made this app? Sure it's not perfect, but when you get it running, it sure does run. You can search from multiple local libraries at once, interact with your audiobook as a notification, have multiple people or locations on one card (*cough* Netflix) and so much more. I feel like the app really is intuitive and remembers me each time I use it. It's certainly my go to library app and I will miss it after I leave high school.
by 
Gareth Flandro, 2023-04-21
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