It feels like there is always so much going on and a constant stream of new things to read or hear.
Even as a dedicated fan of a certain podcast app, I struggled for a long time to keep up with their latest updates. I told you before that I use SNIPD* to listen to podcasts. It is an app that creates highlights automatically or at the touch of a button and then syncs them directly into my Second Brain in Obsidian without any extra steps.
The problem is that every time I open the app, I see all these exciting new episodes and just add them to my queue. This leads to a few issues: a queue that stretches to the moon and episodes that slowly get pushed all the way to the bottom. That is exactly what happened with the episode about the new SNIPD* announcements. Back in December 2025, they reported on updates that I did not even know about until a month ago.
The biggest news first: Snipd now has a direct connection to Libro.fm.
Why am I so hyped about this? Because I have wanted a way to take notes on audiobooks as easily as I do with podcasts for the longest time. With the integration of Libro.fm into Snipd, that is finally possible. I can create highlights that go straight into my Obsidian as usual.
Why Libro.fm specifically?
If you are not familiar with Libro.fm*, it is basically the friendly alternative to Audible. The cool thing is that your purchases support local, independent bookstores. When you sign up, you just pick a bookstore you want to support, and they get a cut of the revenue.
But there is another point that is almost more important to me: actual ownership.
You might have noticed this with Audible or Amazon eBooks: when you buy a book there, you do not really own it. You are just buying a license to read or listen to it for as long as Amazon allows it. Libro.fm is different. When you buy an audiobook with your credits there, it belongs to you. You can even download and save it as a DRM-free file.
How the model works:
The subscription model is pretty simple and fair. You pay a monthly fee similar to Audible. For that, you get one credit every month. You exchange this credit for any audiobook, regardless of the regular price. And like I said, the audiobook really belongs to you after that.
My verdict: The switch is complete.
I have deactivated my Audible account by now. I only buy my audiobooks on Libro.fm and listen to them directly in Snipd. This way, I have everything in one place: my podcasts, my audiobooks, and most importantly, all my smart notes in Obsidian.
If you want to support me and give Libro.fm a try, feel free to use my link: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm1083008
If you sign up through it, I get a free credit. That helps me grow my pile of unread books even higher so it can eventually compete with my podcast queue.
*Disclaimer:
Some of the links on this page are referral links, meaning that if you make a purchase through them, both you and I may receive a small benefit (such as a discount, credit, or bonus). This comes at no extra cost to you. Prices remain the same whether you use the link or not. These links simply help support my work while also giving you something in return. I only recommend products or services that I genuinely believe in. If you would like to support me, you have the option to „buy me a coffee„, but that is absolutely not a requirement and you should only consider it if you have nothing better to do with your money!
