Why Audiobook Services?

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.

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 audiobooks and comprehensive reviews on audiobook services 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.™

What to Look for in an Audiobook Service

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.
To read the review on Audible, the audiobook service our reviewers ranked #1, click here.

 
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If you have ever wished for more time to enjoy good books—your wish has been  granted. Members of audiobook clubs enjoy fine literature on the go at a price that is enchanting.

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2009 Audiobook Services Review Product Comparisons

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Excellent score   Excellent
Very good score   Very Good
Good score   Good
Fair score   Fair
Poor score   Poor
Audible Simply Audiobooks Jiggerbug Audiobooks Audio To Go Kitabe.com Audio Books Corner AudioQueue Recorded Books LibriVox
Audible Simply Audiobooks Jiggerbug Audiobooks Audio To Go Kitabe.com Audio Books Corner AudioQueue Recorded Books LibriVox
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Lowest Monthly Price Buy Audible
$7.49 		Buy Simply Audiobooks
$15.00 		Buy Jiggerbug
$14.95 		Buy Audiobooks
Varies 		Buy Audio To Go
$16.99 		Buy Kitabe.com
$10.95 		Buy Audio Books Corner
Varies 		Buy AudioQueue
$21.95 		Buy Recorded Books
$17.99 		LibriVox
 
Overall Rating Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good
Ratings
Features Set Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Very Good Good Excellent Very Good Very Good Good
Categories Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Very Good Good Very Good Fair
Value Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Good Excellent
Ease of Setup/Use Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent
Help/Support Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Good
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VALUE
Total Number of Titles 35,000+ 20,000+ 5,000 60,000+ 23,000+ 3,500+ 6,000+ 2,000+ 1000 561
Book Downloads Per Month/Basic Plan 1 1 N/A N/A     N/A   N/A N/A
Titles Out at a Time/Basic Plan   1 1   1 1   1 1  
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Lowest Monthly Price Buy Audible
$7.49 		Buy Simply Audiobooks
$15.00 		Buy Jiggerbug
$14.95 		Buy Audiobooks
Varies 		Buy Audio To Go
$16.99 		Buy Kitabe.com
$10.95 		Buy Audio Books Corner
Varies 		Buy AudioQueue
$21.95 		Buy Recorded Books
$17.99 		LibriVox

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