Audible is one of the best places to go for entertainment, for business, to read the classics and more. This is where audio books, magazines, radio shows, podcasts, speeches and more can be found. It puts reading back on the list for someone that is too busy to sit down with a book. There are all types of categories, short downloads and a choice of listening on a computer, burning it to a CD or listening on an Apple iPod.

The Audio Books Categories

The audio books categories on Audible are:

• Business

• Classics

• Fiction

• History

• Kids

• Mysteries & Thrillers

• Romance

• Science & Technology

• Sci-Fi & Fantasy

• Self Development

• Teens

Then there is Arts & Entertainment, Comedy, Newspapers & Magazines, Nostalgia Radio, Radio and TV. In total there are approximately 85,000 titles that are added to regularly. When you sign up for an account and choose an audio book or other selection it will be added to My Library. Then click the green play button in your online bookshelf to listen. This is a way to hear the books you would like to have time to sit down and read but just do not have the time too.

How Audible Works

Audible works by signing up for an account and choosing a plan that will suit your needs and then there is a onetime software installation that enables your computer to be able to download of the audio digital files. Unless you are an iTunes user, because then you already will have the program needed for this type of file. It is possible to transfer these files to your iPod so that the audio books, magazines and other files can be listened to while on the way to work, jogging, relaxing or doing anything else. It is also possible to burn the audio books from Audible to a CD so that it can be listened to over and over.

The Plans and Benefits

There are benefits that only a member of Audible will have that other audio book sites do not offer and the plans can be paid for monthly or annually. This will give the new member a chance to see if they like listening to audio books and I am sure they will, since most people are too busy to read these days. The benefits are great, first of all this is a way of reading a book that you can be doing the other things that need to be done, rather than sitting and reading a book. There are more audio books added at Audible often, so the selection grows and it is possible to rollover credits for the audio files, so you never lose your credits. There are monthly emails that will let Audible listeners know what new books, magazines, speeches and other items have been added, so they are always in the know.

This is a unique way to keep up on the latest novels from your favorite writers, listen to business items that can help you reach the top of your business and self development audio books. What could be better, I cannot think of many things when it comes to the choice of being able to do things in my busy schedule and having the enjoyment of books at the same time. I just never seem to have the time to sit down and read anymore and this is one way I can, whether it is while I am working on the computer or cleaning the house, since I can use my iPod or computer.