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+# auditui
+
+A terminal-based user interface (TUI) client for Audible, written in Python 3.
+
+Listen to your audiobooks, browse your library, search for new titles, and manage your Audible account directly from your terminal.
+
+## What it does
+
+For now, it just lists your library.
+
+Login is handled and credentials are stored in `~/.config/auditui/auth.json`.
+
+OTP is supported if you use a two-factor authentication device.
+
+## License
+
+GNU General Public License v3.0