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