Are there any subscription services that allow for sharing e-books?

While many e-book subscription services offer individual access to a library of e-books for a fixed monthly fee, there are fewer options specifically designed for sharing e-books among multiple users. However, some subscription services do provide limited sharing features or family plans that allow users to share access to their e-book libraries with family members or designated users. Here are a few examples:

1. **Kindle Unlimited:** Amazon's Kindle Unlimited subscription service offers access to a vast library of e-books, audiobooks, and magazines for a monthly fee. While Kindle Unlimited primarily provides individual access to subscribers, it does offer a Family Library feature that allows users to share their Kindle Unlimited benefits with one other adult in their household, as well as access to shared payment methods for purchasing e-books.

2. **Scribd:** Scribd is a subscription service that offers unlimited access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and documents for a monthly fee. While Scribd does not have a specific sharing feature, subscribers can access their accounts on multiple devices and share their login credentials with trusted family members or friends, effectively allowing for informal sharing of content within a household.

3. **Oyster (Discontinued):** Oyster was a subscription service similar to Scribd that offered unlimited access to e-books for a monthly fee. Although Oyster has since been discontinued, it did provide a family sharing feature called Oyster for Families, which allowed subscribers to share access to their accounts with up to five family members for an additional fee.

4. **Bookmate:** Bookmate is a subscription-based e-book platform that offers access to a library of e-books for a monthly fee. While Bookmate primarily provides individual access to subscribers, it does offer social sharing features that allow users to share their reading activities, recommendations, and favorite books with friends and followers within the Bookmate community.

5. **Google Play Family Library:** While not a subscription service for e-books specifically, Google Play Family Library allows users to share eligible purchases, including e-books, with up to five family members. Users can designate a payment method and share their purchased content with their family group, making it possible to share e-books purchased from the Google Play Store.

It's important to note that the sharing features offered by these subscription services may vary in terms of functionality, eligibility criteria, and restrictions. Users should review the terms of service and sharing policies of each service to understand their options and limitations regarding e-book sharing. Additionally, users should always respect copyright laws and licensing agreements when sharing e-books with others, even within the context of subscription services.