I like to read, but find it hard to fit in some quiet time on a consistent basis. I am generally far too busy with my job and my home life to sit down with a book. Then I saw an online advertisement for a site that sells full-length audio-books, and I clicked through to look it over. They were offering a free trial download, which I took advantage of. I loved it! Rather than having to find additional time to read, I could now simply listen to a book while commuting back and forth between work.
After that first trial, I started checking out ways to get more complete audio books on CD. Becoming a full member at a website like Audible.com is one option, but I did not wish to lock myself into paying $15 or more each month for audio books on CD. For those who can afford it, Audible is an outstanding choice. They have a massive selection of complete audio books on CD, including a big number of new releases from the most popular writers around. The interface for downloading seems to be easy enough to use, and the files are able to be played on any digital music player available on the market. But as I said, I didn't want to pay for a membership, so I kept looking.
I then found a web site called Libras which offers free unabridged books on cd that anybody can download without paying one dime. The catch is that they only handle periodicals that are in the public domain (meaning titles which are more than 75 years old) and the works are read by volunteers. If you like reading classics and do not mind the wildly varying degree of competence amongst the people who volunteer, then this would be a great alternative to joining a pay-to-listen program.
The best source of free full-length books on cd ended up to be my local public library. My valid membership card allows me to "borrow" complete books on tape for either 14 or 21 days, after which time the mp3s expire and can't be played any longer. Two to three weeks is a great deal of time to get through a single book, so I have never had an issue with the time limit. Also, I don't mind that I cannot use the files ever again after the lending period expires. It's not just as if there are many books out there that I would listen to over and over again.
Now that I'm getting free complete audio books from my library, my daily commute has become more enjoyable and productive than ever. I love being able to just sit there and be entertained by hearing a great story as I drive. If you are excited about complete audio books too, then I suggest checking out the sites I mentioned above as well as your nearest library. I'm sure you will find something you can listen to!
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