Bookshare Plus offers a line of natural voices that sound more like a human narrator reading to you, with natural rhythm and feeling, that can make reading easier and more enjoyable. Nora is available to all Bookshare members but Bookshare Plus subscribers have access to the following voices in the Bookshare Reader for Web and Mobile:
- Nora, an all purpose voice
- Sage, a warm voice for screen reader users
- Milo, a warm voice for novels and stories
- Cleo, an energetic voice for novels and stories
- Ami, a neutral voice for textbooks, math, and science
How to find natural voices on Bookshare Reader for Web:
- Open a book in the Bookshare Reader for Web.
- Select the settings button (gear icon) in the top right corner of the reading screen.
- In the settings panel, select Audio. These new voices are under the Natural Voices heading.
- Any available system and browser voices will display below.
- A checkmark will appear next to the voice you chose.
How to find natural voices on Bookshare Reader Mobile App:
- Open a book on the Bookshare Reader Mobile app.
- Select the settings button (gear icon) in the top right corner of the screen.
- In the settings panel, select Audio.
- Select the voice currently shown to open the Voice Selection screen to access the natural voices under the Natural Voices (Beta) heading.
- Select the play button next to any voice to hear a sample.
- Select a voice. A checkmark will appear next to the voice you chose.
- To save a voice to your favorites, selct the favorite button (star icon). It will be saved under Favorites.
Please Note:
- You need to be online. Reading with these voices requires an internet connection or cellular service.
- They’re new and still in a testing stage.