I thought…
- My life is so busy, I do not have time to read my favorite books even!
- Reading books is boring! Yuck!!
- Books are so expensive! I cannot afford good books
Do you get similar thoughts about book reading? So, did you ever wonder to search for an alternate reading experience! Perhaps, listening to an audiobook? Well, someone might say listening to an audiobook is just not similar to reading a real book, it’s akin to cheating on real printed books. Initially, I was on the same bandwagon and was too skeptical about hi-fi audiobooks. It seemed pretty expensive to purchase audiobooks from online booksellers. Secondly, it felt like a distraction, more of a gimmick.
I neither read a book nor listened to any – remained astray and wasted hours in fruitless worry. Tactless and Naïve! Wasn’t I?
Sense prevailed once I signed up for a 30-day Audiobook trial by Audible. I chose my first free audiobook to savor the experience. There’s no turning back. Audible is an Amazon affiliate and offers hundreds and thousands of popular audiobooks and original Audible titles for book fanatics all over.
How to Get Audible Membership?
Membership is easily available at the Audible webstore. Sign up to get a 30-day free trial of Audible along with a free audiobook of your choice from any of the classics or even an original Audible title.
Purchase a monthly subscription of Audible at the end of the trial period, in case you enjoy the experience of listening to the Audiobooks.
One must keep in mind that the Amazon account is needed for the Audible membership. Audible audiobooks are accessible on multiple platforms and OS such as iOS, Android, and even Alexa devices.
The Audible monthly plan costs $14.95 per month after the expiry of the trial period. Members can cancel the subscription at will and at any time.
Some Audible Advantages for Members
- Over 2,00,000 Audiobooks to choose from. Listen to great authors narrating their own books.
- Download two Audible Originals without costing any credits on the first Friday of every month and keep them forever.
- Own your downloaded Audible audiobooks collection even after canceling the subscription.
- Access special deals every Friday to purchase bestselling books at great discounts.
My 5 Reasons for Choosing Audible
1. Manage Time, Access, and Finish Great Books
The Audible app is available for Android and iOS devices, therefore one can easily listen to Audible audiobooks while traveling, exercising, or cooking even. One can listen to the great titles in continuity to finish the read with a satisfied mind. Reading (listening) while doing something else proves to be a pretty fantastic and comforting experience. You are not only being productive but ensuring effective time management as well.
I love the speed adjustment feature. It allows to increase or decrease the play speed of every audiobook. You can play the Audible audiobooks three times faster than the average speed.
2. Audible Audiobooks are Affordable
Audible titles are available at a monthly fee or as individual purchases even. Normally members pay Audible an amount of EUR10 every month in return for a credit. This credit is used to purchase an Audible audiobook.
Some audiobooks are expensive cost more than EUR20/USD20. The membership credits prove handy to purchase such titles. Audible offers numerous deals and promotions in a routine where prime members can easily purchase classics and bestsellers for amazingly less prices.
ProTip: Use your credit to purchase audiobooks costing more than EUR10/USD15 to fully utilize the value for money.
3. Whispersync For Voice – Syncs All
Whispersync For Voice is a nifty feature. It synchronizes audiobooks being heard across different platforms. So, readers can easily keep track, pick the page and continue reading while switching across selected apps such as Kindle Oasis, Kindle Fire, Audible, etc.
It’s apparently a very simple feature but ardent book lovers know its prime utility. Just make sure that you are using the apps in the same region and possess the required versions of the book on your desired apps. (Audio versions of Kindle books are offered at a great discount by Audible).
4. Easy Refund Policy of Audiobooks
Audible books can be easily returned, no need to worry if you do not like a title. Audible claims Great Listens to Guarantee. It enables you to return or exchange any book purchased within the last 12 months. The great thing is that it doesn’t matter, whether you read the book completely even.
5. Membership Cancellation is Quick and Easy
There are no long procedures. Audible membership cancellation is a simple click away. You can pause your membership to easily access another Audible store in a different region. Users can pause their subscriptions for months. The support staff is pretty amazing and helpful, in this regard. The best thing is that the Audible Audiobooks remain a permanent possession of the owner whether the subscription is cancelled or paused even. There is no time limit.
Audible is Totally Worth It
Audible membership is the best value for money if you love to read and listen on the go. It will soon become your favorite way of utilizing time optimally while traveling, running around, or even cooking. Sign up for an Audible 30-day trial grab your free book and experience the satisfaction.