Browse by Genre
The home screen features a grid of popular genres to help you start exploring:Access the genre grid
Scroll down on the home screen to the “Browse Genres” section. You’ll see genre chips including Adventure, Biography, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Humor, Love, Mystery, Philosophy, Poetry, Religion, Romance, Sci-Fi, and War.
Select a genre
Tap any genre chip to view all audiobooks in that category. The app will display a scrollable list of audiobooks filtered by your selected genre.
Search for Audiobooks
Use the search feature to find specific titles, authors, or subjects:Choose your search filter
Select one of three filter options:
- Title: Search by book name (e.g., “Pride and Prejudice”)
- Author: Search by creator name (e.g., “Jane Austen”)
- Subjects: Search by topic or genre (e.g., “Romance, Fiction”)
Enter your search query
Type your search term in the search bar. For multiple terms, separate them with commas (e.g., “Mystery, Detective”).
When searching with multiple comma-separated terms, the app will find audiobooks matching ANY of your terms (OR logic).
Curated Collections
The home screen displays several curated sections to help you discover content:Popular All Time
Popular All Time
Browse the most downloaded audiobooks from LibriVox’s entire catalog. This section showcases timeless classics that listeners love.
Trending This Week
Trending This Week
Discover what other listeners are currently enjoying. This section updates regularly to show recently popular titles.
Recommended for You
Recommended for You
Based on your selected genre preferences (chosen during onboarding or updated in settings), the app displays personalized audiobook recommendations.
Recently Played
Recently Played
Quickly resume audiobooks you’ve started listening to. This section appears when you have playback history and shows your most recent listens.
Filter by Language
Aradia supports over 20 languages from LibriVox’s collection:- Go to Settings from the home screen
- Tap Visible languages
- Select the languages you want to see in your audiobook listings
- Tap Save
View Audiobook Details
When you find an audiobook that interests you:- Tap the audiobook in any list or grid
- View comprehensive details including:
- Cover artwork
- Author and narrator information
- Download statistics and ratings
- Full description
- Individual chapter/file listings with durations
- Subject tags for related content
- Take action using the controls on the detail page:
- Add to favorites (heart icon)
- Download for offline listening
- Start playback immediately
Each audiobook shows its origin (LibriVox, YouTube, or local import) and displays relevant metadata like ratings and download counts for LibriVox content.