Audiobook Services Review

Become well read without reading. Enjoy and take advantage of the time you spend commuting, in the gym or performing mundane tasks around the house or at work. What used to be dull moments can now be enlightening, inspiring, entertaining and educational with audiobooks (also known as 'audio books' or 'books on tape').

Audiobook services make it convenient to enjoy your favorite literature. Some services sell and rent audio downloads while others sell and rent CDs, and will deliver them directly to your home. You have access to thousands of titles without making a trip to the bookstore.

In this site, you’ll find articles on audiobook services and comprehensive reviews on services like Audible, Simply Audiobooks and Audiobooks that will help you make an informed decision on which service is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS We Do the Research So You Don’t Have To.™

Audiobook Services: What to Look For

Audiobook companies and their websites should reflect similar qualities that you would expect if you entered a bookstore. Namely, good customer service, their inventory should be organized and you should be able to find quality books that interest you. And of course, good prices. Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate audiobook services.

Features Set
Some services rent audio books, some sell audio books and some do both. Every audiobook service should include book reviews, audio samples and an all–inclusive search box.

Categories
The top audiobook services have many diverse categories of audiobooks so anyone can find a book on a topic they enjoy.

Value
When you purchase any service or product, value is important. Audiobook services should offer many titles and have affordable purchasing or rental plans.

Ease of Setup/Use
The best audio book websites are uncluttered, appealing and easy to navigate. They should also have a simple, straightforward membership registration process, software download process (if applicable) and search function.

Help/Support
Audio book services should provide adequate help and support so their patrons will feel confident they can find answers to their questions while on the website and purchasing or renting audiobooks and club memberships.

Be sure to read the review on Audible, the audiobook service our reviewers ranked #1.