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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, news stories 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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November 1, 2007
Sedona Library takes technology lead on portable audio books
Sedona.biz
Libraries can be providers of information in all forms. Libraries have expanded their collections to include videos, books on tape, books on CD, DVD’s, and lately, downloadable books.


October 30, 2007
Audio Editions Acquires Audio Book Club Assets, Becomes World’s Largest Audiobook Catalog Retailer
Business Wire
Audio Editions today announced that it has acquired the exclusive license for the use of the Audio Book Club company assets. The agreement establishes Audio Editions as the world’s largest catalog seller of general interest audiobooks.


October 18, 2007
Traffic has a fan in 'books on tape' publisher
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Random House, the nation's largest distributor of books on tape, says it has boosted sales four weeks into an advertising campaign intended to make audio book consumers out of bored commuters.


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

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