e-Books, e-Audio/Talking books & e-Magazines
Download e-Books , e-Audio/Talking books & e-Magazines to a wide variety of devices for free
Experience the world of e-Books, e-Audio/Talking books and e-Magazines with BorrowBox
Log in/Register here (opens new window) (or click the image below) and download e-Books, e-Audio/Talking books and e-Magazines to your device using the BorrowBox app.
For further assistance please have a look at the guides below or watch our BorrowBox App - user guide video (opens new window), full instructions are also provided on the BorrowBox site.
West Lothian BorrowBox Quick Start Guide (PDF, 164 KB)(opens new window)
West Lothian eBooks and eTalking Books How to Guide (PDF, 9 MB)(opens new window)
How do I register?
Simply register on the site with your library barcode and PIN (if you require help with this please email library.info@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window)), then login and start searching.
What can I borrow?
You can borrow or reserve up to six e-Books or up to ten e-Audio/Talking books and e-Magazines simultaneously for free from BorrowBox (opens new window) and download them to a wide variety of devices.
How long can I borrow them for?
Loans are for 21 days and your loan will automatically expire after this time but you can return your copy early to release it for other users and borrow another.
e-Books and e-Magazines can be downloaded to computers and laptops directly from our library catalogue (opens new window), BorrowBox (opens new window) or by downloading the free BorrowBox app to Apple devices, android tablets and smart phones. They can be downloaded to a Kindle Fire but cannot be downloaded to the Kindle reader due to Amazon's policy.
e-Audio/Talking books can also be downloaded from our library catalogue (opens new window) or BorrowBox (opens new window) or by using the app, to your tablet, smartphone or MP3 player, so you can listen where and when you like.
Content
The library services aims to have a varied selection of stock available to our customers and add more content to increase the collection on a monthly basis. Stock suggestions can be made by emailing library.info@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window). Please provide the details of the title you would like to suggest and why you feel it would be a worthwhile addition to stock. All recommendations will be considered, however as we operate within a small budget it may not be possible to purchase all suggested items.
Digital books of the month
Multiple copies available to download FREE from 1st December
Driving home during a swirling blizzard, Vera Stanhope's only thought is to get there quickly.
But the snow is so heavy, she becomes disoriented and loses her way. Ploughing on, she sees a car slewed off the road ahead of her. With the driver's door open, Vera assumes the driver has sought shelter but when she inspects the car she is shocked to find a young toddler strapped in the back seat.
Afraid they will freeze, Vera takes the child and drives on, arriving at Brockburn, a run-down stately home she immediately recognizes as the house her father Hector grew up in. Inside Brockburn a party is in full swing, with music and laughter to herald the coming Christmas. But outside in the snow, a young woman lies dead and Vera knows immediately she has a new case. Could this woman be the child's mother, and if so, what happened to her?
Paris, 1942. As the Germans occupy the city she calls home, Adele Basset is determined to keep her pupils' spirits up. Their dance class offers a moment of solace in the dark days of occupation. But when the Germans demand the names of her Jewish students, Adele is spurred into action. She can't stand silent while they're taken from her.
Hiding her Jewish pupils in the school attic, Adele puts her life on the line in search of an escape.
Joining forces with her childhood friend, Manu, the pair gradually entangle themselves in the lives of the Nazi officers. Soon, their plan starts to take shape. They will do anything to help the children to safety. Even if it means paying the ultimate price to save innocent lives...
Digital magazine of the month
Multiple copies available to download FREE
Ideal Home is Britain's best-selling interiors magazine, packed with ideas to help you create your own perfect home. Covering every aspect of contemporary living, each issue includes beautiful budget-friendly decorating ideas; inspiring kitchen, bathroom and property makeovers; simple home advice and tips, and our pick of the very best new products and home trends.
Children's e-Library
We have a wide selection of children's e-Books suitable for all age ranges and add to our collections monthly. Check out the latest children's e-books (opens new window) and children's e-Talking books (opens new window)
Adult e-Library
Check out the latest adult e-Books (opens new window) and e-Talking books (opens new window)
If you require any assistance accessing or using our Digital Library please speak to a member of staff in any West Lothian Library or email: library.info@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window)
RNIB
The RNIB website has some helpful information available on RNIB - Reading and Books (opens new window)
RNIB Talking Book Service
The RNIB has made their Talking Book Service available free of charge to any UK resident who is blind, partially sighted or who has an impairment that prevents or limits them from reading standard print.
Giving you access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children in accessible formats that suits you.
Simply register on the RNIB (opens new window) site to sign up for this service if you meet the eligibility criteria. Full instructions and help are available on the RNIB (opens new window) site.
