Download Audio Books

Audio book download

Downloading audio books is quick and easy. It is the only option for international listeners. Unfortunately, some popular books are not available in digital downloadable format (such as the Harry Potter series).

Downloadable audio titles are usually recorded in mp3, wma, Playaway and other digital formats. Some digital formats require you to download and install a software first (this is provided by the audio book resellers for free). Once you have installed the software, you can download your favorite books and listen to them in your PC. You can also transfer them to portable device (such as iPod) or burn them to CD and enjoy the books anytime anywhere!

Audible is the largest reseller of downloadable audio books. They have a selection of over 50,000 books, magazines, newspapers and podcasts. Their audio can be listened to on hundreds of AudibleReady® devices, including the Apple® iPod®, Creative®Zen, SanDisk® Sansa™ and several popular GPS devices. Audible serves customers worldwide and it is a good choice for international customers.

Audible offers 2 membership plans or you can purchase individual audio books without a subscription.

a) AudibleListener Gold: ~~$14.95/m~~ $7.49/m for the first 3 months, then $14.95/m (limited time offer). One free digital audio book (one credit) per month + access to members only exclusive sales and daily discounts + free digital audio newspaper (Wall Street Journal or the New York Times).

b) AudibleListener Gold Free Trial: Free 14-day Trial and you can download one digital titles free. After this, you pay $14.95/m to receive one credit (one audio book) per month + access to members only exclusive sales and daily discounts + free digital audio newspaper (Wall Street Journal or the New York Times).

Simply Audiobooks - a popular book club with both rental and download plans serving customers in US and Canada. Their digital downloads support PlaysForSure audio players, some of them are also compatible with Apple iPod.

Monthly fee:

a) 1 download $14.95 ($13 for annual plan*)

b) 2 downloads: $24.95 ($22 for annual plan*)

c) 3 downloads: $31.95 ($28 for annual plan*)

*annual membership is fully cancelable with a full refund of unused service