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I tried sideloading a .mp3z file on my Libra 2 just now. Here were my findings:
I put a Librivox (fully public domain) file, zipped and renamed to a .mp3z extension, into my Libra 2 root directory, and into a subdirectory off the root directory entitled "Audiobooks". (I did not place anything in the kobo directory)
After disconnecting my Libra 2 from my PC, both files showed up on my Libra 2 fine. They appeared as "books", but they had buttons for a very simple player.
The problem was, none of my bluetooth headphones would pair with the Libra 2.
Since I was planning to join the Kobo Audiobook subscription free trial anyway, I went ahead and joined it and got my free audiobook. Upon syncing with my Libra 2, the Kobo audiobook downloaded fine and was seen by the Libra 2 as an audiobook, not a book. When I tried to pair my bluetooth headphones, a pairing window immediately showed up on the Libra 2. I chose my headphones, and they paired immediately. I was able to listen to the audiobook fine.
Happy ending: My two Librivox files could now also be listened to!
Takeaway: If you try sideloading .mp3z files only, you might not be able to pair bluetooth headphones with your Libra 2. You may need to purchase at least 1 official Kobo audiobook to pair your bluetooth devices so you can listen to your sideloaded books. Also, sideloaded .mp3z files worked in both the root directory and a subfolder off the root directory
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