Books come in many different forms, from the classic hardback to paperback to ebook. While it is nice to flip through the pages and visually read a book, audiobooks are a nice change of pace and allow one to absorb a story in a different way.
It is a hands-free reading experience where you can just close your eyes, sit back, and be read to. Plus, the voice actors are often so talented and amazing. Some stories even feature big-name casts, which can give your audiobook experience that much more of a thrill.
June is Audiobook Appreciation Month, so if you haven’t already tried out an audiobook, now is the perfect excuse to!
When to Read Audiobooks
Audiobooks are a great way to pass the time when reading a normal book may be difficult. A few great times to listen to an audiobook are:
- During a long commute or road trip
- On a long plane ride
- While working out
- As you’re going to bed
- While relaxing by the pool
- While you’re doing chores
There are ample opportunities to read audiobooks not only for entertainment, but also to keep you on track to reach your reading goals and teach you something new.
Where Can I Get Audiobooks?
There are many places to get audiobooks. Check out a few of the choices below:
Audible: Audible is an Amazon-affiliated streaming service on which you can get access to thousands of different books with a membership. It costs about $14.95 a month and when you sign up you get a free trial and a free audiobook!
Amazon: If an Audible subscription isn’t your thing, Amazon has plenty of audiobooks available to purchase and download.
Barnes and Noble: Barnes and Noble has a wide range of audiobooks on their shelves. They come in CD form, perfect for playing in the car or on your computer.
Google Audiobooks: Google Audiobooks is like Audible, but without the subscription fee. The prices compared to Audible are good tooIf you only listen to about twelve audiobooks a year, Google would probably be the cheaper route. It also allows you to listen to the audiobook through a Google Home or any Google Assistant tool.
Librivox: If you need to save some money, this is the way to go. This site allows you to listen to public domain titles completely free of charge. It makes it a great place to listen to the classic stories that you never got around to reading. From Pride and Prejudice to Frankenstein, there is something for everybody.
Local Library: Did you know you can get audiobooks from your library? If you go to your local library’s website, there should be a section where you can search for audiobooks and check them out. If you don’t see one you want, you can also request specific titles for your library to get.
Go out and spend the month reading as many audiobooks as you can. You never know what you might enjoy and learn.
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