Yeah that’s basically what I meant I just didn’t feel like typing the whole explanation out.

Keepass DX/XC (mobile/desktop) + syncthing to sync the database file between devices is the best solution out there. You can also put the database file in your cloud to follow the 3-2-1 backup.

Steamrip.com is starred on fmhy.net, I trust it. I’ve used it many times with no problems.

I recommend Soulseek as well. You can find almost any audiobook on there, no VPN needed. Use Nicotine+ on desktop and Seeker on Android. iPhone users are out of luck though.