BethG Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 for books on CD/cassette/MP3, is there a loan library out there similar to netflix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbeygurl4 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 for books on CD/cassette/MP3, is there a loan library out there similar to netflix? I'm a huge Audible.com fan; but you have to buy the books, no rentals. Have you tried your library? Most libraries have a pretty big selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Not for comparable Netflix pricing no. There is the library but then you stand the annoying chance of getting a CD that is scratched. :glare: On a related link I posted a little blurb about Jim Weiss today. I don't know if you are familiar with him but I previously only knew him as the SOTW guy. WOW!! was I amazed at the breadth of resources he has recorded. A library of classics done in a master storytelling fashion. My goal is to amass a collection of his work for my house. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoZeeCo's Mom Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Booksshouldbefree.com is great. All public domain so free :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 We use audiobooks.com, but the catalog is smaller than audible.com. It is unlimited books for the monthly fee of $25 though instead of being limited to 1-2 books a month. I don't really think audiobooks have caught up to technology yet in terms of what people want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Librivox.org is free for public domain books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Our county library website has lots of audiobooks, including current stuff and classics, available for download. Each one is "checked out" for the standard three weeks but can be renewed if you need more time. They use two different services, OverDrive Media Console and OneClick Digital. All we need is a library card. I'm currently listening to The Night Circus on my morning walks. It might be worth taking a look at your local library system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amselby81 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I was soooo thinking of asking a similar question. I'm reading WTM and she recommends audio books. Well, my library doesn't have many classics on audio. Granted, they have the books so I could check them out and read them aloud to DD, but it sounds like audio books might be more interesting to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Itis frustrating how pricey they are, but it is hours worth of talent. We have a great library system which I normally use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sncstraub Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Not for comparable Netflix pricing no. There is the library but then you stand the annoying chance of getting a CD that is scratched. :glare: On a related link I posted a little blurb about Jim Weiss today. I don't know if you are familiar with him but I previously only knew him as the SOTW guy. WOW!! was I amazed at the breadth of resources he has recorded. A library of classics done in a master storytelling fashion. My goal is to amass a collection of his work for my house. :D I appreciated your post on Jim Weiss. It was a good reminder to me to check out his website again. I had forgotten how many CDs he has available...lots that I'd like to incorporate into our history for next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 iTunes University - I just downloaded a bunch of fairy tales and classics there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethG Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Wow....i had no idea that these options were out there. thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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