I like to read, but find it difficult to fit in some quiet time on a consistent basis. I'm normally far too busy with my work and my family to sit down with a book. Then I saw a web-based advertisement for a site that sells unabridged audio books, and I clicked through to look it over. They offered a free trial download, which I tried. I loved it! Rather than having to find extra time to read, I could now just listen to a book while commuting back and forth between work.
After that initial trial, I started trying out ways to get more complete audio books on CD. Becoming a full member at a site such as Audible.com is one option, but I did not want to lock myself in to paying $15 or more each month for audio books on CD. For those who can afford it, Audible is an excellent choice. They have a huge selection of complete audio books on CD, including a large number of brand-new releases from the most popular writers around. The download interface appears to be easy enough to use, and the files are able to be played on any digital music player available for purchase. But as I said, I did not wish to pay for a membership, so I kept looking.
I then found a website called Libras that offers free full-length audio books that anybody can down load without paying one dime. The catch is that they only deal with published journals that are in the public domain (meaning titles that are more than 75 years of age) and the works are read by volunteers. If you like reading classics and do not mind the wildly varying degree of aptitude among the people who volunteer, then this would be a good alternative to joining a pay-to-listen program.
The very best source of free full-length audio books turned out to be my local public library. My valid membership card allows me to "borrow" whole audio books for either two or three weeks, after which time the mp3s expire and can no longer be played. Two to three weeks is plenty of time to get through a single book, so I've never had a problem with the time limit. Also, I don't mind that I cannot use the files again after the lending period expires. It is not just as if there are many titles out there that I would listen to over and over.
Now that I'm getting free unabridged audio books from my library, my daily commute has become more enjoyable and productive than ever. I love being able to simply sit there and be entertained by hearing a good story as I drive. If you're excited about unabridged audio books too, then I suggest checking out the sites I mentioned above as well as your nearest library. I am sure you will find something you can listen to!
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