astrid Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I am wondering if there is a website out there, somewhere, such that you an log in and hear a book on tape, preferably for free? I'm not talking about podcasts. I want to go to a site (at work, teaching adult education) and have my class listen to a book or a portion of a book. KWIM? Does this make any sense? Like youtube, but with books? Thanks in advance, astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Well, you probably won't have much luck finding this sort of thing free since audio books are published by a publishing company with rights, but here are two options: www.librivox.org and check your library. I can log in to a site my library has and "checkout" up to three audio books per card which are then downloaded onto my computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Yes, definitely check your library. Ours uses Overdrive, and we can check out up to 5 (or is it 6?) books at a time per card, keep them for a week and then they disappear from your computer, freeing up your ability to check out more. The cool thing is that you can load them to your mp3 player (and some titles even allow you to burn cds) and, of course, those stay until you delete them. Very cool resource. And totally free (you can't even accumulate late fees!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions, ladies. Unfortunately, our local library has a pathetic offering of audiobooks, and now I'm itching for that wonderful service you described, LauraGB! Nestof3, thanks for the librivox link. I'll definitely check it out. I want to change things up a bit this semester with my ESL and GED classes. Thanks! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions, ladies. Unfortunately, our local library has a pathetic offering of audiobooks, and now I'm itching for that wonderful service you described, LauraGB! Nestof3, thanks for the librivox link. I'll definitely check it out. I want to change things up a bit this semester with my ESL and GED classes. Thanks! astrid The entire state of WI library system is tied to this resource. Perhaps you can check into other counties in your state, see what they have to offer and get a card from them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions, ladies. Unfortunately, our local library has a pathetic offering of audiobooks, and now I'm itching for that wonderful service you described, LauraGB! Thanks! astrid Just to let you know, these are actually different than what the library has on their shelves. We used to use a different system that had all of the Redwall on audio. Our library now uses Overdrive, which is great, but it doesn't offer Redwall. :tongue_smilie: So, check your library just in case. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 You may like Lit2Go. http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 OK, I just did some quick Googling, and I found out that any CT resident can get a library card at the Westport Public Library: Connecticut Residents (outside of Westport): On-line registration is not available. Bring your up-to-date local library card to the Westport Public Library (directions to the Library) and register in-person to borrow items from the Westport Public Library. Then, you have these options: http://www.westportlibrary.org/newrecommend/digitalaudio/instructions.html That might be a lot to ask of your students. Could be good for personal use though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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