mommy25 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 What are the best sources for finding audio books? Do you all do the cds from the library or do you download on a kindle? Is there a place to download for free? Looking for books for my 8th grader to listen to as she struggles with reading. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Our library has audiobooks available for download on loan from the Overdrive system. Check your local library. Librivox has quite a variety - but the quality can vary depending on the reader. In the summer, Teen SYNC has two free audiobook downloads each week. (They used to offer one Shakespeare play each summer, but haven't the last two summers. Bummer! I think this last summer was the worst collection they've ever put together, but every summer has a hidden gem. We've discovered some great authors & great series this way. They are only available for one week for each set of two, so you have to keep checking back each week. But, once you have them downloaded, they are yours to keep.) I've picked up some free from one-day-only free downloads from audiobook promotions (Random House Facebook page?). (I just picked up Mr Lemoncello's Library this way.) We use Overdrive the most. I have one very huge audiobook fan, one who is really starting to love them, but most of my kids like them and will listen if I get one for them. We've switched from CDs from the library to little mp3 players to now old smartphones (with no service) that can play digital downloads (via wifi) from Overdrive, Audible, or some of my SYNC titles. I also use Audible some - signing up for one or two free credits (or 3 credits for $2 each in a promotion), then cancelling, waiting, and doing it all over again the following year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy25 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 We also use Overdrive regularly. We have a monthly subscription to Audible and it has proven to be one of our best education investments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) Another option is regular kindle books checked out from the library, with an app like voiceover that reads out loud. It's not as awesome as read by a person, but good. It can also highlight while reading, a great benefit to struggling readers. Edited November 28, 2016 by displace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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