The Search for Less Expensive Audiobook Downloads
I have discussed the benefits of OverDrive, available through many public libraries, as well as Project Gutenberg for free audiobook access. There are obvious limitations to these free services.
I have also written about various audiobook rental services, some of which can be expensive. I began to wonder about other avenues for purchasing titles. Are there audio deals out there? I believe there are…
Giveaways
My first stop in the search for deals was a Google search for audiobook giveaways. The result was over 7 million results. Everyone from publishers to bloggers offer giveaways with varying requirements for entry. Some ask that you sign up for a newsletter, others that you follow their blog or add them to your Twitter following. Some ask for nothing more than your email so that they may notify you if you win.
Giveaways
This month, as a test drive, I entered a few of the giveaway promotions. Last week I received notice that I had won a copy of James Patterson’s Swimsuit on audio from http://booksandneedlepoint.blogspot.com. The 6 CD unabridged set costs $28 from Barnes and Noble.
All I did was make a comment on the blog with my email address, follow the blog and post the contest via Twitter. Each of these things gave me a certain number of entries (you can pick and choose which). The entire process took less than 3 minutes. I can’t wait to receive my prize!
Specials
iTunes regularly offers deals, not only on video and music, but audiobooks as well. Currently, customers can download Joseph Finder’s Paranoia (read by Scott Brick) for free. This unabridged audio would costs $35 from B&N. iTunes also features an “audiobook of the month” for a special price. This month’s offering is Me Talk Pretty Someday written and read by David Sedaris. For $6.95, users can download the abridged collection of essays. This is a 50% savings.
Every Tuesday, iTunes updates its collections. Check in to see what’s new for free or at a special price. iTunes also frequently offers sample chapters for listeners to check out new titles. Click ‘Free on iTunes’ on the homepage to check out the latest.
By Dorothy Distefano
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