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Audio Books FAQ
What titles are available in audio book format?
Today our choices in audio books are vast and increasing every day. It is common to find many of the most popular and newest books available in audio book format. Nearly all of the titles from the New York Times' best sellers list are available online. Everything from learning Spanish to comedy now appear in an audio version. It is even possible with some services to get daily news sources such as the Wall Street Journal delivered to you in an abridged format. Recordings like these are perfect for your daily commute when you only have a short amount of time available to catch up on the daily news
What is an unabridged audio book?
An unabridged audio book is a word for word narration of the printed book. Unabridged version usualy only have one narrator.
What is an abridged audio book?
An abridged audio book is a condensed version of the printed book with unnecessary text left out. Abridged audio books are often approved by the author themselves.
What is a dramatized audio book?
A dramatized audio book is a scripted play-like version of the printed book, usually performed with a full cast and often with sound effects and music.
What are some common ways to purchase Audio Books?
The market for audio books has grown considerably in the last few years. No longer are we limited to traditional bookstores for purchasing our audio recordings. Many people commonly purchase their audio books from online retailers a la carte or in monthly subscription such as book clubs. It is now also possible to rent audio books online similar to you do with DVD movies or Video Games. Please review our guide to retailers to figure out which method is best for you. Then check out our Deals section to find numerous special offers and discounts for purchasing online.
Who are the audio book narrators?
At first glance many consider audio books simply "some man or woman who are reading you a book", but there is so much more to audio books than this. It is important to appreciate the presentation and narration of an audio book almost as much as the content of the audio book itself. The range of narrators for audio editions varies from professional speakers to the authors themselves or famous figures from TV and film. Where else can you find an opportunity to sit back and listen to a brilliant mind tell you their tale directly. Some of the best audio book experiences I have ever had were due to my enjoyment of the style and enthusiasm brought to the recording by its narrator. In many cases the narration of an audio book is treated with as much care and thought as was given to the radio shows many Americans have grown up with. It is important to consider this when choosing your audio book. Listen to samples of recordings before your purchase to make sure you enjoy the narrator's presentation.
This article was originally published at:
http://www.audiobooksguide.com/audiobooksfaq.php
What titles are available in audio book format?
Today our choices in audio books are vast and increasing every day. It is common to find many of the most popular and newest books available in audio book format. Nearly all of the titles from the New York Times' best sellers list are available online. Everything from learning Spanish to comedy now appear in an audio version. It is even possible with some services to get daily news sources such as the Wall Street Journal delivered to you in an abridged format. Recordings like these are perfect for your daily commute when you only have a short amount of time available to catch up on the daily news
What is an unabridged audio book?
An unabridged audio book is a word for word narration of the printed book. Unabridged version usualy only have one narrator.
What is an abridged audio book?
An abridged audio book is a condensed version of the printed book with unnecessary text left out. Abridged audio books are often approved by the author themselves.
What is a dramatized audio book?
A dramatized audio book is a scripted play-like version of the printed book, usually performed with a full cast and often with sound effects and music.
What are some common ways to purchase Audio Books?
The market for audio books has grown considerably in the last few years. No longer are we limited to traditional bookstores for purchasing our audio recordings. Many people commonly purchase their audio books from online retailers a la carte or in monthly subscription such as book clubs. It is now also possible to rent audio books online similar to you do with DVD movies or Video Games. Please review our guide to retailers to figure out which method is best for you. Then check out our Deals section to find numerous special offers and discounts for purchasing online.
Who are the audio book narrators?
At first glance many consider audio books simply "some man or woman who are reading you a book", but there is so much more to audio books than this. It is important to appreciate the presentation and narration of an audio book almost as much as the content of the audio book itself. The range of narrators for audio editions varies from professional speakers to the authors themselves or famous figures from TV and film. Where else can you find an opportunity to sit back and listen to a brilliant mind tell you their tale directly. Some of the best audio book experiences I have ever had were due to my enjoyment of the style and enthusiasm brought to the recording by its narrator. In many cases the narration of an audio book is treated with as much care and thought as was given to the radio shows many Americans have grown up with. It is important to consider this when choosing your audio book. Listen to samples of recordings before your purchase to make sure you enjoy the narrator's presentation.
This article was originally published at:
http://www.audiobooksguide.com/audiobooksfaq.php
Audio Book Formats
In the past audio books were only produced as 'books on tape' but today things have changed. We now have numerous choices to consider when purchasing audio books. Here we will explain the many types of audio books available and the benefits to each.
Digital Audio Book Recordings
Digital recording versions of popular books have quickly become the fastest growing area in the audio books market. It is now possible to order you books online and have them downloaded to your computer or player in minutes. No longer is a trip to the store necessary. There is often an additional price break on MP3 recordings as there are no hard costs associated with distribution such as media and brick and mortar sales.
MP3
MP3 stands for MPEG audio Layer 3. This has become one of the largest standards for digital audio in the last several years. MP3's can be easily listened to from many portable audio players and home computers.
Sound Quality: Varies depending on retailer and encoding. Usualy quite high.
Audible
Audible uses a proprietary format for encoding their audio books that has been engineered to be supported using various readers and hardware players. Audible also offers 5 different types of encoding which produce higher or lower quality to produce smaller or larger file sizes. It is also now possible to burn your audible books to CD for easier listening. Many of the most popular sound and hardware players now support Audible, such as the Apple IPOD and Creative players. Please check out our hardware guide from the menu to see a listing of supported and recommended devices.
Sound Quality: Quite Good
NOTE: It is important to consider also what sort of copy protection is in use with the particular digital encoding you intend to purchase. Some retailers employ various copy protection schemes, which will limit the places you can play your audio book. Many of the more established retailers have put much time and money into developing compatibility with many of the leading portable audio players and personal computers. Our retailer guide will give you the lowdown on what formats are available and many limitations you may face. It is also recommended to check our hardware guide to find out exactly which device would fit your needs best.
Traditional Media, Audio Book Recordings
TapeThis is the most traditional format for audio books and has referred to in the past as "books on tape". Typically you will find books recorded onto anywhere from 1-6 tapes depending on the length of the novel. The downside to books on tape is that you typically have to rotate the tape and flip sides more often than with other formats which some might find to be quite annoying. One of the leading benefits of cassette tapes is that you can speed them up quickly without modification using a Variable Speech Control tape recorder. This allows you to listen to books quicker with less distortion without sacrificing listening ability. With the invention of CD audio this has become a less popular distribution model for all but purist audio book listeners.
Sound Quality: Least of all available.CDThe most common and widespread medium for purchasing audio books. Traditionally you can fit an audio book on anywhere from 1-6 CD’s depending on the length of the novel. The advantage of using CDs over tapes is that you will not need to change the recording as often.
CD
media is also cheap and easily produced which mean that in some cases you will see a price break over Tape distribution. CD audio books are also the most compatible of all versions as they can be played on nearly any CD player and most cars are already equipped for play without any special hardware or modification.
Sound Quality: Excellent
This article was originally published at:
http://www.audiobooksguide.com/audiobookformats.php
In the past audio books were only produced as 'books on tape' but today things have changed. We now have numerous choices to consider when purchasing audio books. Here we will explain the many types of audio books available and the benefits to each.
Digital Audio Book Recordings
Digital recording versions of popular books have quickly become the fastest growing area in the audio books market. It is now possible to order you books online and have them downloaded to your computer or player in minutes. No longer is a trip to the store necessary. There is often an additional price break on MP3 recordings as there are no hard costs associated with distribution such as media and brick and mortar sales.
MP3
MP3 stands for MPEG audio Layer 3. This has become one of the largest standards for digital audio in the last several years. MP3's can be easily listened to from many portable audio players and home computers.
Sound Quality: Varies depending on retailer and encoding. Usualy quite high.
Audible
Audible uses a proprietary format for encoding their audio books that has been engineered to be supported using various readers and hardware players. Audible also offers 5 different types of encoding which produce higher or lower quality to produce smaller or larger file sizes. It is also now possible to burn your audible books to CD for easier listening. Many of the most popular sound and hardware players now support Audible, such as the Apple IPOD and Creative players. Please check out our hardware guide from the menu to see a listing of supported and recommended devices.
Sound Quality: Quite Good
NOTE: It is important to consider also what sort of copy protection is in use with the particular digital encoding you intend to purchase. Some retailers employ various copy protection schemes, which will limit the places you can play your audio book. Many of the more established retailers have put much time and money into developing compatibility with many of the leading portable audio players and personal computers. Our retailer guide will give you the lowdown on what formats are available and many limitations you may face. It is also recommended to check our hardware guide to find out exactly which device would fit your needs best.
Traditional Media, Audio Book Recordings
TapeThis is the most traditional format for audio books and has referred to in the past as "books on tape". Typically you will find books recorded onto anywhere from 1-6 tapes depending on the length of the novel. The downside to books on tape is that you typically have to rotate the tape and flip sides more often than with other formats which some might find to be quite annoying. One of the leading benefits of cassette tapes is that you can speed them up quickly without modification using a Variable Speech Control tape recorder. This allows you to listen to books quicker with less distortion without sacrificing listening ability. With the invention of CD audio this has become a less popular distribution model for all but purist audio book listeners.
Sound Quality: Least of all available.CDThe most common and widespread medium for purchasing audio books. Traditionally you can fit an audio book on anywhere from 1-6 CD’s depending on the length of the novel. The advantage of using CDs over tapes is that you will not need to change the recording as often.
CD
media is also cheap and easily produced which mean that in some cases you will see a price break over Tape distribution. CD audio books are also the most compatible of all versions as they can be played on nearly any CD player and most cars are already equipped for play without any special hardware or modification.
Sound Quality: Excellent
This article was originally published at:
http://www.audiobooksguide.com/audiobookformats.php
Where To Buy
Audio Book RetailersThere are many choices to consider when purchasing the latest audio books. This guide was developed to help you decide which retailer is best for you. In addition to the retailer guide it is strongly recommended to also check out the latest deals page here on audiobooksguide.com. Many retailers offer some amazing promotions and discounts which can help you save big on your upcoming purchase.
Ratings: (1-10) 10 being the highest
Retail Shops
Audible
Amazon
Amazon UK
iTunes
Barns & Noble
Blackstone Audio
Powells
Catolog City
Books-A-Million
Audio Books Online
Audio Editions
Random House
Audio Books on CD/TAPE
Audio Books Central
Talking Book World
Simon Says Audio
Weread4you.com
Subscription Services
Audible
Audio Book Club
Rental Programs:Jiggerbug
Simply Audio Books
Books Free
Movies For me (Canada Only)
Ten Spin
Audio To Go
Used or Pre-Owned Audio Books:Ebay
Half.com
AudibleLink:
Audible.com
Format Sold: Audible(Digital) - see format guide for more info
Rating: 10
Deals and Special Offers: Audible offers many deals to entice users, please see our deals section for the latest offers
Description: Most audible titles are priced at about a 30-35% discount over their CD and TAPE counterparts. Though they do support single title sales with no commitment it is highly recommended to choose one of their subscription listener plans for a low monthly price. Please check out our deals section for more information on the latest pricing and incentive offers. This service is highly recommended and has become an industry leader in the audio books market.
JiggerbugLink: Jiggerbug.com
Format Sold: CD
Rating: 9
Deals and Special Offers: Free trial membership to UNLIMITED audio book rental programClick Here
Description: Jiggerbug, which has fast become one of the top audio book rental services online offers many of the best options around. They offer several unlimited rental plans at various pricing levels, that make this a very affordable solution. Their stock is also pretty impressive and they are known for taking special requests and catolog updates in a timely manner. This is definately the place to consider when looking into audio book rentals online.
Barnes and NobleLink: BarnesandNoble.com
Format Sold: CD, TAPE
Rating: 8
Deals and Special Offers: Free Shipping on orders of 25$ or more
Description: One of the biggest brick and mortar book stores is also one of the leading online resellers of audio books. Great selection and shoppers can save up to 40% on some titles.
AmazonLink: Amazon.com
Format Sold: CD, TAPE
Rating: 8
Deals and Special Offers: Free Shipping on orders of 25$ or more
Description: The largest online retailer of books and various electronics also stocks a vast selection of audio book titles. Also an excellent place to purchas audio book hardware. Discounts vary by title.
Amazon UKLink: Amazon.co.uk
Format Sold: CD, TAPE
Rating: 8
Deals and Special Offers: Free Shipping on orders of 25 GBP or more
Description: The largest online retailer of books and various electronics also stocks a vast selection of audio book titles. Also an exce llent place to purchas audio book hardware. Discounts vary by title.
Books-A-MillionLink:
Booksamillion.com
Format Sold: CD, TAPE
Rating: 8
Deals and Special Offers: Free Shipping on orders of 25$ or more
Description: Shoppers can save up to 46% off retail prices for CD and Tape Audio Books. Excelent selection and easy to use.
Blackstone AudioLink:
Blackstoneaudio.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE MP3
Rating: 9
Deals and Special Offers: See deals section for offers.
Description: One of the nicest and classiest audio book retailers online. Huge selection of new releases and New York Times best sellers.The bonus with Blackstone is that they also sell MP3 versions as well as hard copy CD and TAPE versions. Definately a place to consider when looking for a particular book.
Audio Books OnlineLink:
Audiobooksonline.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 6
Deals and Special Offers: additional 5% off 100$ purchase or more
Description: Well established retailer which has been in business since 1994. They advertise 20-25% savings under retail on most of their audio books.
Books on CD/TapeLink:
BooksOnCD.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 5
Deals and Special Offers: none advertised
Description: Their rental service is no longer offered as of Aug 31st. All former rental titles can be purchased for CHEAP up until November 30th. After December 1st, Books on CD/TAPE will no longer offer retail sales.
Audio EditionsLink:
AudioEditions.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals and Special Offers: non advertised
Description: Another decent CD and TAPE audio book dealer online. Prices are competitive with some retailers and selection is pretty decent.
PowellsLink: Powells.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 9
Deals: Free Shipping on orders of 50$ or more
Description: Powells has been known as one of the largest book stores on the west coast. Their selection is amazing and their prices are very competitive. I often make it a point to head into their store when i'm traveling in Oregon. This is definately a place to check when considering a purchase.
Random HouseLink: RandomHouse.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: none listed
Description: One of the largest book publishers in existance now has their own audio books outlet online. You can purchase many of the titles off their large catlog here. They have a really nice option to listen to samples of the books before buying which I find to be very useful.If its a random house book you're looking for this is a good place to start.
Audio Book ClubLink:
AudioBookClub.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: 4 books for .99$ if you join their subscription service
Description: The 4 books for .99$ sounds like a great offer. Once enrolled you are you are only required to purchase 2 more audio books at to fullfill your commitment. You will also recieve an audio book in the mail every month which you can choose to purchase or return. If you can find 2 titles you wouldn't mind paying for on this site then this is the right offer for you.
Half.comLink:
Half.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: please see our deals section for more deals
Description: Many people overlook half.com when looking for audio books but this is a great place to look for used or new titles. Half.com specializes in pre-owned and person-to-person sales of many types of items. You can often find the audio book you are looking for on this site for a fraction of the original price. Remember to check the seller's feedback and item description as these are pre-owned items in some cases.
Simply Audio BooksLink: SimplyAudioBooks.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 9
Deals: 15 day free trial. Please see our deals page for more info
Description: When it comes to audio book rentals, this is the place to shop. Simply Audio Books has a great selection and offers the lowest price as far as monthly membership costs go. You are allowed to rent as many audio books as you want in a billing cycle though you are limited to the number of items you can have out at any one time. You can choose to sign up for a more expensive plan to increase the number of discs you can rent at any one time. This is definately the way to get your audio books if you are a very heavy listener. Services such as these are growing in popularity, as you can easily queue up titles on the web and have them delivered to your door promptly. When you're done you simply drop the title in the mail with free shipping for returns. Another bonus is that there is no commitment, you are free to cancel at any time.
Books FreeLink:
BooksFree.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 8
Deals: 24.95 for 2 books. Unlimited Rentals. See our deals page for current offers.
Description: Another great audio book rental company. Huge selection of audio books for sale and a very complete catolog available for rental. Unlimited rentals. No late fees. Free shipping both ways.
EbayLink:
Ebay.com
Format Sold: CD, TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: none reported
Description: Ebay has grown into the largest person-to-person auction site in the world. There is a huge selection of CD and TAPE audiobooks on ebay and many can be found at a discount. In some cases these audio books are used so you should review the descriptions closely when considering a purchase. If you do not already have an eBay account. Sign up using the link above for free.
Movies For Me (Canada Only)Link: MoviesForMe.ca
Format Sold: CD
Rating: 9
Deals: 15 day free trial. Please see our deals page for more info
Description: This service is a must for canadian audio book fans. Great service and an excellent sellection of titles. Competitive pricing and service. Movies For Me is definately worth a look.
Catolog cityLink:
CatologCity.com
Format Sold:CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: Please see our deals page for current offers
Description: Large selection of audio books at closeout prices. If they have the book you're looking for in stock this is a great place to start. Lots of bargains.
iTUNESLink: iTunes.com
Format Sold: ITUNES
Rating: 9
Deals: Please see our deals page for current offers
Description: The world's biggest Digital Audio retailer now sells audio books. For many this is a huge step forward as it combines their easy to use interface and hardware support with an affordable online shop. Their selection is great, as they have nearly all of the latest titles available with audio samples so you can hear exactly what you're getting. Of course their audio books are fully compatible with the Apple IPOD. Definately check out iTunes when searching for audio books.
Ten SpinLink:
TenSpin.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: 15 day free trial
Description: Very similar to that of Simply Audio Books but the lowest plan is a little bit more expensive. The selection is comparable. Though the website is not as intuitive as Simply's. No late fees or over due charges.
Audio To GoLink:
Audio-To-Go.com
Format: CD TAPE
Rating: 6
Deals: none published
Description: Very pricey compared to the other services out there. 29.95 is the lowest priced plan which is for CD books only. The selection is comparable to the others. I am not as familiar with this service due to the costs.
Audio Books CentralLink:
AudioBooksCentral.com
Format: TAPE
Rating: 6
Deals: none published
Description: Audio Books Central offers a huge selection of over 6000 titles, though only available on TAPE. They are definately a place to consider if books on tape are what you're after.
Simon Says AudioLink:
SimonSaysAudio.com
Format: CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: none published
Description: Simon Says Audio with its considerable selection is searchable by title, author and genre. Also includes new releases, bestsellers, reading guides and an audio feature.
Talking Book WorldLink:
TalkingBookWorld.com
Format: CD TAPE
Rating: 8
Deals: none published
Description: One of the largest selections we've ever seen, boasting over 75,000 titles across 22 different genres. Provides a searchable database and a chance to write your own reviews. SITEMAP:
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Audio Book RetailersThere are many choices to consider when purchasing the latest audio books. This guide was developed to help you decide which retailer is best for you. In addition to the retailer guide it is strongly recommended to also check out the latest deals page here on audiobooksguide.com. Many retailers offer some amazing promotions and discounts which can help you save big on your upcoming purchase.
Ratings: (1-10) 10 being the highest
Retail Shops
Audible
Amazon
Amazon UK
iTunes
Barns & Noble
Blackstone Audio
Powells
Catolog City
Books-A-Million
Audio Books Online
Audio Editions
Random House
Audio Books on CD/TAPE
Audio Books Central
Talking Book World
Simon Says Audio
Weread4you.com
Subscription Services
Audible
Audio Book Club
Rental Programs:Jiggerbug
Simply Audio Books
Books Free
Movies For me (Canada Only)
Ten Spin
Audio To Go
Used or Pre-Owned Audio Books:Ebay
Half.com
AudibleLink:
Audible.com
Format Sold: Audible(Digital) - see format guide for more info
Rating: 10
Deals and Special Offers: Audible offers many deals to entice users, please see our deals section for the latest offers
Description: Most audible titles are priced at about a 30-35% discount over their CD and TAPE counterparts. Though they do support single title sales with no commitment it is highly recommended to choose one of their subscription listener plans for a low monthly price. Please check out our deals section for more information on the latest pricing and incentive offers. This service is highly recommended and has become an industry leader in the audio books market.
JiggerbugLink: Jiggerbug.com
Format Sold: CD
Rating: 9
Deals and Special Offers: Free trial membership to UNLIMITED audio book rental programClick Here
Description: Jiggerbug, which has fast become one of the top audio book rental services online offers many of the best options around. They offer several unlimited rental plans at various pricing levels, that make this a very affordable solution. Their stock is also pretty impressive and they are known for taking special requests and catolog updates in a timely manner. This is definately the place to consider when looking into audio book rentals online.
Barnes and NobleLink: BarnesandNoble.com
Format Sold: CD, TAPE
Rating: 8
Deals and Special Offers: Free Shipping on orders of 25$ or more
Description: One of the biggest brick and mortar book stores is also one of the leading online resellers of audio books. Great selection and shoppers can save up to 40% on some titles.
AmazonLink: Amazon.com
Format Sold: CD, TAPE
Rating: 8
Deals and Special Offers: Free Shipping on orders of 25$ or more
Description: The largest online retailer of books and various electronics also stocks a vast selection of audio book titles. Also an excellent place to purchas audio book hardware. Discounts vary by title.
Amazon UKLink: Amazon.co.uk
Format Sold: CD, TAPE
Rating: 8
Deals and Special Offers: Free Shipping on orders of 25 GBP or more
Description: The largest online retailer of books and various electronics also stocks a vast selection of audio book titles. Also an exce llent place to purchas audio book hardware. Discounts vary by title.
Books-A-MillionLink:
Booksamillion.com
Format Sold: CD, TAPE
Rating: 8
Deals and Special Offers: Free Shipping on orders of 25$ or more
Description: Shoppers can save up to 46% off retail prices for CD and Tape Audio Books. Excelent selection and easy to use.
Blackstone AudioLink:
Blackstoneaudio.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE MP3
Rating: 9
Deals and Special Offers: See deals section for offers.
Description: One of the nicest and classiest audio book retailers online. Huge selection of new releases and New York Times best sellers.The bonus with Blackstone is that they also sell MP3 versions as well as hard copy CD and TAPE versions. Definately a place to consider when looking for a particular book.
Audio Books OnlineLink:
Audiobooksonline.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 6
Deals and Special Offers: additional 5% off 100$ purchase or more
Description: Well established retailer which has been in business since 1994. They advertise 20-25% savings under retail on most of their audio books.
Books on CD/TapeLink:
BooksOnCD.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 5
Deals and Special Offers: none advertised
Description: Their rental service is no longer offered as of Aug 31st. All former rental titles can be purchased for CHEAP up until November 30th. After December 1st, Books on CD/TAPE will no longer offer retail sales.
Audio EditionsLink:
AudioEditions.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals and Special Offers: non advertised
Description: Another decent CD and TAPE audio book dealer online. Prices are competitive with some retailers and selection is pretty decent.
PowellsLink: Powells.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 9
Deals: Free Shipping on orders of 50$ or more
Description: Powells has been known as one of the largest book stores on the west coast. Their selection is amazing and their prices are very competitive. I often make it a point to head into their store when i'm traveling in Oregon. This is definately a place to check when considering a purchase.
Random HouseLink: RandomHouse.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: none listed
Description: One of the largest book publishers in existance now has their own audio books outlet online. You can purchase many of the titles off their large catlog here. They have a really nice option to listen to samples of the books before buying which I find to be very useful.If its a random house book you're looking for this is a good place to start.
Audio Book ClubLink:
AudioBookClub.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: 4 books for .99$ if you join their subscription service
Description: The 4 books for .99$ sounds like a great offer. Once enrolled you are you are only required to purchase 2 more audio books at to fullfill your commitment. You will also recieve an audio book in the mail every month which you can choose to purchase or return. If you can find 2 titles you wouldn't mind paying for on this site then this is the right offer for you.
Half.comLink:
Half.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: please see our deals section for more deals
Description: Many people overlook half.com when looking for audio books but this is a great place to look for used or new titles. Half.com specializes in pre-owned and person-to-person sales of many types of items. You can often find the audio book you are looking for on this site for a fraction of the original price. Remember to check the seller's feedback and item description as these are pre-owned items in some cases.
Simply Audio BooksLink: SimplyAudioBooks.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 9
Deals: 15 day free trial. Please see our deals page for more info
Description: When it comes to audio book rentals, this is the place to shop. Simply Audio Books has a great selection and offers the lowest price as far as monthly membership costs go. You are allowed to rent as many audio books as you want in a billing cycle though you are limited to the number of items you can have out at any one time. You can choose to sign up for a more expensive plan to increase the number of discs you can rent at any one time. This is definately the way to get your audio books if you are a very heavy listener. Services such as these are growing in popularity, as you can easily queue up titles on the web and have them delivered to your door promptly. When you're done you simply drop the title in the mail with free shipping for returns. Another bonus is that there is no commitment, you are free to cancel at any time.
Books FreeLink:
BooksFree.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 8
Deals: 24.95 for 2 books. Unlimited Rentals. See our deals page for current offers.
Description: Another great audio book rental company. Huge selection of audio books for sale and a very complete catolog available for rental. Unlimited rentals. No late fees. Free shipping both ways.
EbayLink:
Ebay.com
Format Sold: CD, TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: none reported
Description: Ebay has grown into the largest person-to-person auction site in the world. There is a huge selection of CD and TAPE audiobooks on ebay and many can be found at a discount. In some cases these audio books are used so you should review the descriptions closely when considering a purchase. If you do not already have an eBay account. Sign up using the link above for free.
Movies For Me (Canada Only)Link: MoviesForMe.ca
Format Sold: CD
Rating: 9
Deals: 15 day free trial. Please see our deals page for more info
Description: This service is a must for canadian audio book fans. Great service and an excellent sellection of titles. Competitive pricing and service. Movies For Me is definately worth a look.
Catolog cityLink:
CatologCity.com
Format Sold:CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: Please see our deals page for current offers
Description: Large selection of audio books at closeout prices. If they have the book you're looking for in stock this is a great place to start. Lots of bargains.
iTUNESLink: iTunes.com
Format Sold: ITUNES
Rating: 9
Deals: Please see our deals page for current offers
Description: The world's biggest Digital Audio retailer now sells audio books. For many this is a huge step forward as it combines their easy to use interface and hardware support with an affordable online shop. Their selection is great, as they have nearly all of the latest titles available with audio samples so you can hear exactly what you're getting. Of course their audio books are fully compatible with the Apple IPOD. Definately check out iTunes when searching for audio books.
Ten SpinLink:
TenSpin.com
Format Sold: CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: 15 day free trial
Description: Very similar to that of Simply Audio Books but the lowest plan is a little bit more expensive. The selection is comparable. Though the website is not as intuitive as Simply's. No late fees or over due charges.
Audio To GoLink:
Audio-To-Go.com
Format: CD TAPE
Rating: 6
Deals: none published
Description: Very pricey compared to the other services out there. 29.95 is the lowest priced plan which is for CD books only. The selection is comparable to the others. I am not as familiar with this service due to the costs.
Audio Books CentralLink:
AudioBooksCentral.com
Format: TAPE
Rating: 6
Deals: none published
Description: Audio Books Central offers a huge selection of over 6000 titles, though only available on TAPE. They are definately a place to consider if books on tape are what you're after.
Simon Says AudioLink:
SimonSaysAudio.com
Format: CD TAPE
Rating: 7
Deals: none published
Description: Simon Says Audio with its considerable selection is searchable by title, author and genre. Also includes new releases, bestsellers, reading guides and an audio feature.
Talking Book WorldLink:
TalkingBookWorld.com
Format: CD TAPE
Rating: 8
Deals: none published
Description: One of the largest selections we've ever seen, boasting over 75,000 titles across 22 different genres. Provides a searchable database and a chance to write your own reviews. SITEMAP:
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