All about audiobooks
By Aja103654
@Aja103654 (5646)
Philippines
November 14, 2011 11:09pm CST
I've noticed that some of my friends online have discussed about audio books.
Is it good? Where can I download it for free? If it's never free how much does it cost?
Do you have your own audio book? Do you like audio books better than simply reading a book?
People claim to have audio books instead because they are busy working and don't have time to read and sit anymore.
Please, tell me all you know about audio books. Thank you! ^_^
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5 responses
@jennastewart2482 (357)
• United States
15 Nov 11
I love audio books. They are great if you have a long drive. You can just pop one into the CD player and listen away.
I usually go to our local library to pick one out. Its the same story you would read except there is someone reading it to you. The ones I've listened to only have 1 person reading so that person does all the voices. If you get a good person they'll try to disguise their voice for a female or male role.
In some instances I like them better than the book because you can hear the emotions in their voice. But then on the other hand I've heard a few that weren't that good of readers.
But all in all I enjoy them. Im not sure where you an download them off the internet for free. I do know that you can purchase them on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles book stores. Hope this helps!
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@Aja103654 (5646)
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
WOw, this is the first time i heard they are in CD form. WEll, i know so little about them, i thought you could only download them to your computer. Anyway, it makes more sense now.
Our libraries here don't usually have audio books. And if there were, there would only be few and they are audio books on children fairy tale books.
I saw it on an amazon add, which is why i got curious and started a discussion about it. Only i don't have cash to buy any audio book online.
@champoy186 (1638)
• Philippines
15 Nov 11
I like audio books. It is not boring compare to reading books on your own. I enjoy it and it's easier to understand the topic. You should try it. For me, it is good to have audio books.
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@Aja103654 (5646)
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
I think it also helps you improve your listening skills! It's great!
@champoy186 (1638)
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
That's is one of the advantages of using audio books! Good to know that!
@marie2052 (3691)
• United States
19 Nov 11
I LOVE audio books. While some still come on cassette tape most have switched over to a small CD player. I love reading but when my hands are busy knitting or cross stitching I can settle in and listen to a wonderful story.
if you check on Ebay they still sell cassette players and cd players. And Ebay, and Amazon and other places I probably would not know sell them. I go to a local bookstore we have and always get mine on clearance.
If you love books, you will surely enjoy audio books.
@Aja103654 (5646)
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
Yeah! Audio books allows as to do other things as well as focus on a book's story! I have loads of books at home. Right now, I'm using mobile ebook and ebooks are great since i can download them for free from a website. I was hoping that there would be free audio books, too!
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
21 Nov 11
I too have seen this, but i always go for printed materaial, that too on good quality paper and nicely bound, though they are costly, but definitely good in the long run.I have 5 almirahfulls of them, one thing i don't lend them, always ask friends to read in my home with a cup of tea and snacks i give lol
I don't like ebooks at all, what is audio book..?
Happy posting, cheers.
Kalyani
Happy posting, cheers.
Kalyani
@Aja103654 (5646)
• Philippines
22 Nov 11
I haven't seen an audio book either. all i know is that it's a CD or something that you can listen to someone who narrates the story for you.
