Does anyone use audiobooks?

[Renew Deal]

I am interested in hearing (reading?) Thomas Piketty's book using a phone app. I see that there are several services for audiobooks (iTunes, Amazon, and Audible.com). Is there any advice on which to use and any differences between them?

[Marrah_G]

1. I use audible and love it

I get two books a month and you can return any book for up to a year no questions asked. My advice before buying any audiobook is to listen to the sample first so you don't get a book who's narrator's voice drives you nuts. also Amazon and Audible are the same company now.

I use mine on my phone when falling asleep and also in my car. I plug the phone right into my speakers and it's great for long drives.

[Renew Deal]

2. Is there a subscription cost?

Can I buy one at a time?

[Marrah_G]

4. There are a few different plans, but yes you can buy just a single book

I subscribe because I listen to a lot of books so its cheaper for me.

[HeiressofBickworth]

3. I get audio books from my local library

Now that the Seattle area has no progressive radio station, I love to listen to books as I take my annual trip to California. I've also listened to books while I crochet/knit/embroider or whatever I'm making. I know there are books available through the internet, but I lack the technology to avail myself of them so I'm unable to make a recommendation. For those more techy than I am, the library also offers various electronic media for audiobooks. But, for me, a trip to the library is just as satisfying, and costs nothing.

[gblady]

5. another audio books from library fan....

I travel from place to place in my job, and it is lots of fun to always have a novel going on in the car.
Makes the driving fun! My library system is in Kitsap, and has a wonderful selection.
I always have several in the wings.

[Retrograde]

6. And still another audiobooks from library user

I use them a lot, to provide background while walking, gardening or doing housework. My library has a large number of electronic audiobooks that can be downloaded and transferred to my mp3 player then deleted when done: they also have software available to play the books on other devices.

Piketty's book might not lend itself to audio, though: too many graphs.

[quinnox]

7. You tube has several audio books available

[Javaman]

8. Actually they have thousands...

that's my primary source for audiobooks.

[Renew Deal]

11. Are those legal?

I'm sure some of them are, but I suspect there are some copyright issues there.

[Javaman]

12. I wouldn't think so, but it doesn't seem that anyone is putting a stop to it.

I have listened to tons of books this way.

[brooklynite]

9. iBooks plays Audible books.

[FSogol]

10. Check you local library first. Mine has downloadable e-audiobooks and a

whole slew of other options.