Simply, there are people who prefer listening to reading!\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAre audiobooks for me?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you\u2019re an avid reader (or wish to be!) but find that you just don\u2019t have time to sit down with a physical book, or when you do, just can\u2019t manage to read more than a paragraph without getting distracted, then audiobooks might be your perfect solution. Some services (like Graphic Audio) even make the book become a movie in your head with sound effects and different voice actors for each character. Users say that these elements really help them to immerse themselves in the story.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In the end, the best way of knowing if this medium is for you is to try it for yourself!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Can I cancel anytime?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Yes. All the subscription-based services mentioned in this article allow you to cancel at any time.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
What\u2019s going on with Scribd?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
While this is a cheap alternative to Audible or other paid audiobook services, we should mention that there has been some controversy surrounding Scribd and their cancellation policies. Apparently, some users are claiming they\u2019re being charged the monthly amount even after canceling their subscriptions. While we haven\u2019t experienced this issue firsthand, it\u2019s always best to make an informed decision.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Our preferred audiobook service is Audible.\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
We feel that with Audible you get the best bang for your buck. Not only do you get 2 credits after signing up for the free trial, you also get unlimited access to their Plus catalog and you get to keep every book you purchase. If you\u2019d like an alternative to Amazon (we get it), there\u2019s the recently-launched Barnes & Noble audiobook service which is very similar to Audible, except with a smaller library. Chirp Books is a great alternative for a subscription-free service, where you can find daily deals and discounts on hundreds of audiobooks.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In the end, Audible\u2019s great offering (which includes exclusive content!), user-friendly interface and the ability to keep your books even if you cancel, makes this the all-around winner for us.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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