September 18, 2007 9:09 PM

I've tried a few audio books in the past, but for me the reader is what makes or breaks it. If one of them reads oddly or isn't enjoyable to listen to, I get disinterested in the story pretty quickly.

Anyone else feel the same way? What are some good books with enjoyable voice talent doing the reading? 

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October 4, 2007 7:00 PM

I love audiobooks too, but quite frankly they are expensive from Audible.

 Any one know of any electronic audible book clubs? Is this even possible? I mean is there DRM in Audible .AA files which prevent people from sharing?

November 6, 2007 4:39 PM

Ah, you guys must not have a great public library!  I get audiobooks from my public library free.  In fact, I have 6 different ones now and am in the middle of a mystery novel at the moment.  There are two services that typically provide these to public libraries NetLibrary and MyMediaMall (which has a lot of the Brilliance Audio books).  They're now releasing audiobooks at the same time the hardcover comes out so I've "read" some bestsellers.  Typically you can borrow the books for a set period and listen to them on your computer or your audioplayer.  Once you download them to your MP3 player MyMediaMall books don't seem to have their digital rights "run out" on the player. 

I registered at my public library and then was able to go into the websites and download books, place reserves for ones that were "out on loan", etc. just like in the library.  I've also checked out audiobooks on CD from the public library.

Yes, Audible is a great subscription service but free is even better.  If you local public library doesn't offer one of these services call and complain that you want the service.  More and more libraries of all sizes are providing audiobooks.

January 15, 2008 9:32 AM

Tony--My local library uses both MyMediaMall and Netlibrary services.  Usually I download the files to my computer and use Windows Media Player version 10 to put them on my Sansa.  I don't seem to have any problems with it.  You have to make sure that Windows Media Player recognizes your Sansa but once that happens its is great! 

MyMediaMall has a program you download to your computer called Overdrive Media Console.  You use this program to import the files to somewhere on your computer.  Supposedly then you can use this program to transfer files onto your sansa.  But, I've got Windows Media Player as the default program for handling audio files so I actually use it to transfer the files to my Sansa.

(I also download books on to my Palm TX using the program  Pocket Tunes Deluxe.)

I suggest that if you're having problems write out exactly what happens when and ask Sansa for help.  Sometimes the problem is simple like the fact that you need to transfer the audio files to your SD card rather than the internal memory of the Sansa. 

Boy is it great to listen to music and then when I get bored to switch to a book.  It makes exercise much less boring. Joy

January 23, 2008 4:24 PM

Addendum:

Pressing and HOLDING the "|<<" button does rewind, but it is hard to control HOW FAR BACK the rewind goes.

Ideally the amount to go back should be selectable... makes my brain spin <g> 

March 25, 2008 9:23 PM

TonyK said: Joy,  I too download books from the library, its GREAT. If you get a moment, could you tell me which pgm you use to d/l the library books into your sansa? I just got a sansa250 for my wife and am having a terrible time getting my d/l'd books to go to the sansa. Thanks in advance Tony 

Are you still having difficulties, or have you found a solution? I just got an e260 for my spouse, specifically to use with Netlibrary. It took us a couple of days to perfect the method, but all is well now. I'd be happy to post details, if anyone is interested.

July 25, 2008 11:03 PM

I love reading books on my BB while on a flight or out of town. Not really into listening to them.

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