I am a total nerd...I love to read books. If I really love them, I purchase the audible and find absolute joy in torturing my hubby while listening to them in the car that we share. That is at least two hours per day of smut read out loud...evil laugh.
Listening to an Audible gives the book more depth and makes the
story come alive. There is just something about hearing the perfect narrator
tell the story. It almost always sounds better than it
did in your head. Audible has made it so easy to listen in the car, now my
commute is so much more enjoyable.
There are so many great things that I have learned since I have
started using Audible that I would love to share with all of you!
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The Basics
- Audible is so easy to use. Just download the app on your phone or tablet and sign up for the free 1 month trial. Sometimes there are Groupon deals where you get more than 1 month free.
- 2 Months Free https://www.groupon.com/deals/audible-174-174
- There a few membership options, but the most common is the Gold membership for $14.95/month.
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Gold and Platinum Plans Include:
§ 30% off on all audiobooks and programs not
purchased with audio credits
§ Enjoy free select audio programs and samples
§ A complimentary subscription to the digital
audio version of The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal
- If you decide to cancel your membership you still get to keep your free audiobooks and you can still continue to make purchases without a monthly membership.
- On many books, if you own the kindle book there is a whispersync for voice-ready special price. You can get these prices without having a paid membership. Plus you can switch from listening to reading!
- They have this new feature "Send your books" where you can send a book from your library to someone that you think may love the Audible as much as you do. **I haven't tried this service yet**
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My listening experience
My Thoughts
You should listen to an Audible with an open
mind. You know, focus on the story and not so much the voice. I
have noticed that most authors use the same narrator/narrators for their
entire series. Its a mind thing for me. Sometimes the narrator doesn't sound
exactly like you had expected, but keep listening. You often get used to
the voice. You can always mention in your review what you didn't like
about the narrator.
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Some of My Favorites
Just a few of my favorite clips from each book
I have included the Audible purchase links for these books if you are interested in checking out one of these amazing authors!
Kate Canterbary's Walsh Series
Narrators:
Christian Fox & Lucy Rivers
***Click to Listen***
Clip#1 - Man CandyMatt Clip#1 - Her Brain Clip#1 - Eathim w/ Spoon
Clip#2 - Growly BittyMatt Clip#2 - Language of love Clip#2 - Snazzy Socks
Clip#3 - Lauren'sLove Clip#3 - UnofficialVagina Clip#3 - Architect Boner
Purchase Links
Underneath it All http://amzn.to/2f369em
The Space Between http://amzn.to/2egG6z2
Necessary Resorations http://amzn.to/2e7bE7o
Cornerstone http://amzn.to/2egIsOs
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Meghan March's Dirty Billionaire Series
Narrators: Sebastian York & Elena Wolfe
Clip#1
- Excellent Warlord
Clip#2
- Docile Barbie Doll
Clip#3
- Alpha Male Alert
Purchase Links
Dirty Billionaire http://amzn.to/2foOW0t
Dirty Together http://amzn.to/2f6XtBm
Dirty Pleasures http://amzn.to/2f6XDZw
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Julia Kent's Shopping for a Billionaire Series
Narrators: Tanya Ebby, Zachary Webber & Amy McFadden & Sebastian York
***Click to Listen***
SFB#1
- Clip - A Little bit Shamon
SFB#2
- Clip - AARP & Jackolope of Chocolate
SFB#3
- Bone Density & Big Foot is Real
SFB#4
- Clips - Crush & Mind Reader
SFB#5
- Clips - Elsa's Power & Chuckles
SFB#6
- Clips - Allergic Reaction & Poopie Talk
SFB#7Clips
- Volvatron
& Scarlet O'Hara
Purchase Links
Shopping for a Billionaire #1 http://amzn.to/2e7duFm
Shopping for a Billionaire #2 http://amzn.to/2e7gUrr
Shopping for a Billionaire #3 http://amzn.to/2f6Y2uS
Shopping for a Billionaire #4 http://amzn.to/2fbmPg9
Christmas Shopping for a Billionaire http://amzn.to/2f6UUzm
Shopping for a Billionaire's Fiancee http://amzn.to/2f6XWDF
Shopping for a CEO http://amzn.to/2egHMbK
Shopping for a Billionaire's Wife http://amzn.to/2fbm6vv
Shopping for a CEO's Fiancee http://amzn.to/2etsIpb
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Jessica Park's Left Drowning Series
Narrator: Arielle DeLisle
***Click to Listen***
Clip#1
- It's Just Pain
Clip#2
- No Timeframe for Grief
Clip#3
- Run through the Pain
Purchase Links
Left Drowning http://amzn.to/2e7hXrn
Restless Waters http://amzn.to/2f72KZx
Restless Waters features
***Click to listen on Spotify***
Check out the story behind the music for this book/Audible on
Jessica's Website
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Bethany-Kris's Lucian
Filthy
Marcellos #1
(Mafia Romance)
Narrated by: John Thrust
(Mafia Romance)
Narrated by: John Thrust
***Click to Listen***
Clip
- Lucian's Wisdom
Keep posted for Part 2: An Author's Audible Experience
Do you ever wonder why an author chooses to make an audible?
Do you ever wonder how they find a narrator?
Do you ever wonder about the process?
Then keep posted for the next installment...
Hear Julia Kent &
Jessica Park's experience...possible a few others
