Are you wasting time going to and from work? Listening to music can be an escape, but nowadays time is at a premium, so many people choose to use that precious time to listen to audiobooks. Long commutes to work are definitely an ideal time to listen to downloadable audiobooks, especially for busy people who don’t have time to read books. Here is a list of other good times to listen to audiobooks:
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- riding a bicycle
- Jogging
- working out in the gym
- Travel for business or pleasure
- Gardening
- knitting
- Cooking
- Doing housework
You can easily add to this list based on all the dead time you find in your daily routines.
Why listen to an audiobook versus music?
Audiobooks and books in general expand your universe. Many times we don’t have time to get extra training on the job or find the latest and greatest advice and tips on aging or parenting, but you can usually find the time to listen. By listening you can grow, learn and discover passions you never dreamed of. With downloadable audiobooks you can learn a language, listen to the latest biographies or the latest best-selling thrillers. As a music lover I can tell you that there is a place for both but learning has always been more important to me since I know that we are in an increasingly competitive world where knowledge is not a luxury but a necessity.
Aren’t audiobooks expensive?
If you haven’t been exposed to audiobooks, you may think that audiobooks are expensive. In some cases that may be true, but they are available in a variety of different forms. Believe it or not, some still come on cassette tape. Usually the ones you see sold in stores are on CD. But the new trend is towards MP3 audiobooks. These can be downloaded from the Internet. Our audiobook store specializes in downloadable audiobooks. Downloadable audiobooks tend to be less expensive than CDs, since you decide whether you want to burn them to CD or transfer them from your computer to your portable media player. Downloadable audiobooks are usually available in MP3 and WMA formats.
Searching for audiobooks online can be confusing at first, but once you find a store you like and feel comfortable with the formats they offer, you need to make sure they carry the titles you want. Many sites have users sign up for a monthly fee similar to Netflix, where they rent audiobooks. This works for some people if they are renting enough titles to make the fees worth paying. Some stores like ours offer great deals and a wide selection without the commitment to pay a monthly fee.
Audiobooks are available for all interests. They just aren’t business or training books. Fiction is usually the most popular between Dean Koontz and Stephen King. Many women like to listen to romances while doing their housework. A luxury they can feel less guilty about, since an audiobook allows you to multitask.
In conclusion, the comfort of listening to an audiobook is second to none. Whether you prefer to have your audiobooks on a compact disc, on your computer, your PDA, or other portable media player, you’re sure to find something to suit your needs online. You no longer need to walk to your local library or bookstore, you can purchase an audiobook and download it directly to your computer. The Internet has really transformed our lives. By allowing us to download an audiobook that you can listen to instantly, it opens the floodgates to a new path of productivity and multitasking.
