Software Features and Description
1. Borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your school's library with Sora.
2. Setup is simple - just find your school and sign in.
3. Then download or stream your assignments and favorite books to your device.
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Download and install Sora, by OverDrive Education on your computer
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
- Windows 7-10
- Windows 11
Download and install the Sora, by OverDrive Education app on your Windows 10,8,7 or Mac in 4 simple steps below:
- Download an Android emulator for PC and Mac:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks Pc or Mac software Here >> .
- Install the emulator on your PC or Mac:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
- Using Sora, by OverDrive Education on PC [Windows 7/ 8/8.1/ 10/ 11]:
- Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Sora, by OverDrive Education"
- The search will reveal the Sora, by OverDrive Education app icon. Open, then click "Install".
- Once Sora, by OverDrive Education is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Sora, by OverDrive Education.
- Now enjoy Sora, by OverDrive Education on PC.
- Using Sora, by OverDrive Education on Mac OS:
Install Sora, by OverDrive Education on your Mac using the same steps for Windows OS above.
How to download and use Sora, by OverDrive Education App on Windows 11
To get Sora, by OverDrive Education on Windows 11, check if there's a native Sora, by OverDrive Education Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:
- Download the Amazon-Appstore » (U.S only)
- Click on "Get" to begin installation. It also automatically installs Windows Subsystem for Android.
- After installation, Goto Windows Start Menu or Apps list » Open the Amazon Appstore » Login (with Amazon account)
- For non-U.S users, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto Playstore on PC » click Configure_Download. This will auto-download Google Play Store on your Windows 11.
- Installing Sora, by OverDrive Education:
- Login to your computer's PlayStore or Amazon AppStore.
- Search for "Sora, by OverDrive Education" » Click "Install" to install Sora, by OverDrive Education
- Sora, by OverDrive Education will now be available on your windows start-menu.
| Minimum requirements |
Recommended |
- 8GB RAM
- SSD Storage
- Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
- Architecture: x64 or ARM64
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Sora, by OverDrive Education On iTunes
| Download |
Developer |
Rating |
Score |
Current version |
Adult Ranking |
| Free On iTunes |
OverDrive, Inc. |
183 |
3.63934 |
6.5.0 |
4+ |
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✔ Pros:
- Wide variety of books available
- Fast and easy to use
- Great aspects
- Can be used on both computer and phone
☹ Cons:
- Slow download time for books
- Limitations on borrowing books in a short period of time
- Takes multiple steps to start an audiobook
- Technical issues with checking out specific types of books
Top Pcmac Reviews
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Great app! Just one pretty major thing...
By Honest889👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 (Pcmac user)
I really like this app! So much, in fact, I have it both on my computer at school, and my phone at home. When I went to school today I found I couldn’t check out the audiobook I wanted, so I tried to log out the in again, but it still didn’t work. Then I tried to check out a regular ebook. And this worked, but I didn’t want the ebook, I wanted an audiobook because ebooks can make my eyes hurt. I came home, hoping to check out a book here, then read it at school. I tried and it wouldn’t even let me download a regular ebook. At this point I’m really annoyed so I log out then in again, it STILL doesn’t work. I DELETE THE APP, RE- DOWNLOAD IT, LOG IN, SHUT DOWN MY PHONE, COMPLETELY REBOOT, AND IT STILL DOESNT WORK. I rely on this app for reading and this has me REALLY mad.
Thank you,
A loyal/concerned user
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Really good
By BananaBreath1717 (Pcmac user)
I really think this app is a great app, and you can read a wide variety of books. However, right now I can’t check out anymore books because it says I returned and borrowed too many books in a short period of time and I have to try again later. Now, I’ve been waiting for 2 days and it still says the same thing. If that gets fixed, then this would be the best reading app ever. It is amazing in every other way, and has great aspects.
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Pretty good app
By Apple_HvH (Pcmac user)
This app is really good for finding books you can’t find in your school library I will be using this app to find books that I couldn’t find in my school library.
This app is pretty great there really isn’t that Many issue except from when you have to download the book it takes a really long time. It took me about 10 minutes to download a book.
But other than that everything is great the app is fast and easy to use.
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Pleased but more steps
By Jifinifer (Pcmac user)
Overall I’m pleased with this app. I still would personally choose Overdrive app, but as I use what my students would use, it isn’t too bad. One silly thing that is annoying is the number of steps to start the audiobook. Overdrive once I open the book, it would autoplay. this app it takes 3-4 steps to get it to play. Minor but sometimes we need the quick start when multitasking. :)
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