How to Get Started With Audible and Audiobooks

Author: Harry Guinness / Source: howtogeek.com

Audiobooks—or books on tape—have been around for decades but they’re booming in popularity now that they no longer take up a dozen CDs and the cost has plummeted. Let’s look at how to get started.

I’m a huge fan of audiobooks. I find they’re the best way to fill dead time when you’re driving, cleaning, cooking, taking your dog for a walk, or otherwise doing pretty mindless tasks.

If you spend a couple of hours sitting in the car alone commuting, then you should really check them out.

Where Can You Get Audiobooks?

Audible

Audible is our go-to audiobook service here at How-To Geek. While you can buy audiobooks there, if you start listening to audiobooks regularly you’ll want to sign up for their subscription service. For $14.95 per month you get one credit which can be used to buy any book, regardless of price. For $22.95 per month, you get two credits. Your first book is also free when you sign up so you can check it out before paying any money.

The best thing about Audible is the fixed price. You only pay $14.95 for every book. While you can occasionally find other books cheaper on other services, audiobooks tend to be quite pricey and often retail for around $30. Even when other marketplaces have secured a discount from the retail price, they tend to cost $14.95—curiously, identical to the price of an Audible credit.

The Other Options

Audible isn’t the only game in town, it’s just the most popular. Both iTunes and the Google Play store have large collections available.

If you’re looking for the easiest way to buy just a single audiobook, then iTunes is your best option if you use iOS and Google Play is your best option if you use Android. You already have an account and the apps are built into your smartphone.

There’s also a good chance your local library will have audiobooks, as well as ebooks, available for you to check out. The selection won’t be as good as any of the online stores and you may have to wait for a…

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