Have you read any good books lately? I have and there are millions to choose from. Today I have a recommendation: any book by Harlan Coben if you like a good mystery. Start with his first, "Tell No One" and you will be hooked (rd.dblclx.com/28Vh6IA). However, since I write about Tech, enough of the book reviews.
I love to read but I am on the road much of the time and it is really difficult to read while driving. That being said I highly recommend audiobooks. There are many services out there including a great one called, "Your Public Library," which has many audiobooks, including CDs and other formats. The library system also is closely linked to Overdrive.com. Overdrive’s is a global network founded in 1986 and includes more than 27,000 libraries and schools. Go to their site with a valid participating library card (most libraries participate but you can go to the site and see if yours does or ask your librarian) to check out books. Once there you may check out eBooks or audiobooks for a fixed period of time, just like your library, for free.
One of the biggest names in audiobooks is, "Audible" found at Audible.com. These books are not free but if you are an avid reader of current authors try it out. They have had a deal on it for quite a while with your first book being free then $14.95/month afterward for one book per month. You can get most authors in a wide range of categories from adventure to science along with occasionally free mp3s. The quality of these recordings is excellent.
Another site that I endorse is Podiobooks, Podiobooks.com. All of the audio books here are free, yes absolutely free. However, I need to give you a couple of caveats. Most likely you will find authors there you have never heard of before. These writers are just starting out or have written several books and not been published…yet. Some of the books are excellent and some are so- so. You can try any you like.
You will have to search for them by the types of books you are interested in. I have found some excellent books at Podiobooks and some that I listened to for 20 minutes and then gave up. They are all originally done as weekly/monthly podcasts, read by the authors. Sign up with your email address to be notified each time another "chapter" has been posted to the site. However, if you are like me and want an entire book right now, search for the "completed" books, download all of the podcasts at once and listen to them at your convenience.
Most of the books there are read by the author which I enjoy. Again, like the books, some are excellent and some do not have the greatest voices. So give it a try. It is well worth the money!
If you have a long commute or a friend who likes to read but can’t see well enough to read any longer, these sites are a great way to go.
