{"id":1216,"date":"2019-08-05T00:42:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T00:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tutavo.com\/Kachina\/?page_id=1216"},"modified":"2019-08-05T00:42:04","modified_gmt":"2019-08-05T00:42:04","slug":"books-on-tape","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tutavo.com\/Kachina\/tv-guide\/other-viewing\/books-on-tape\/","title":{"rendered":"Books on Tape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This page is currently under TEST.  These links were received from MakeUseOf.com   I have not yet tested their links, but they are here (for now) for your perusal.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Other links provided by people commenting on this article:<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/audioforbooks.com\/\">AudioforBooks.com<\/a> offers a growing library of free audiobooks for its members. Membership is free and there are other benefits for subscribers.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mister-wong.es\/users\/_501318196\/\">http:\/\/www.mister-wong.es\/users\/_501318196\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/lightupyourbrain.com\/\">http:\/\/LightUpYourBrain.com<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/freemp3audiobooks.com\/\">http:\/\/FreeMP3AudioBooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.overdrive.com\/\">www.overdrive.com<\/a> publishes a HUGE catalog of audio books that are offered through memberships at your local library.  Only downside is that you may have to wait for the title to become  available, and the title expires and cannot be played after 14 days, but if you move the audio book title you want to keep out of Overdrive&#8217;s &#8220;My Media&#8221; folder and it&#8217;s yours forever!<\/p>\n<p>My favorite book is the Bible.  You can get an audio download here:<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/\"> http:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/<\/a> where there are nearly 100 different version to compare<\/p>\n<p>For Muslims, there is an audio version of Holy Quran as well,<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mp3quran.net\/eng\/\"> http:\/\/www.mp3quran.net\/eng\/<\/a> To read it online check out, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/quran.com\/\">http:\/\/quran.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>And this is MY favorite tool to maintin my vast collection \ud83d\ude42<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.the-airheads.com\/\"> http:\/\/www.the-airheads.com<\/a> (My Audiobook Collection) an extensive tool for my Audiobooks.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/freemp3audiobooks.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/freemp3audiobooks.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"content\">\n<div id=\"51383\">\n<h1>10 Best Websites For Free Audio Books<\/h1>\n<div>\n<div>by <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Saikat Basu<\/span> on Aug. 23rd, 2010<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\ngoogle_ad_client=\"pub-5700237260308472\";google_ad_slot=\"1168910193\";google_ad_width=336;google_ad_height=280;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script> <script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/expansion_embed.js\"><\/script><script src=\"http:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/test_domain.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\ngoogle_protectAndRun(\"ads_core.google_render_ad\", google_handleError, google_render_ad);\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><ins><ins id=\"google_ads_frame1_anchor\"><\/ins><\/ins><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Audio-Book.jpg\" alt=\"free audio books\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Busy  times call for some workarounds. One of the distinct advantages of  audio books over its more physical form is that it saves time. Audio  books take away a sliver of fun from the enjoyment of a book, but if the  voiceover is well done, it makes up for it.<\/p>\n<p>With  the explosion of personal media players like iPods and even mobile  phones which can carry media files, even a routine walk can be turned  into an education.<\/p>\n<p>Not all books are good for easy listening.  Audio books on goal setting and motivation lend themselves well to  listening while walking. That\u2019s not to say you can\u2019t enjoy an audio  narration of a novel or even a bit of poetry.<br \/>\nThe search for audio books may not always get you the title you want.  Even then, you can get a few gems when you go searching. So, where do  you go searching for free audio books to download and enjoy?<\/p>\n<p>The following ten audio book websites, of course.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booksshouldbefree.com\/\">Booksshouldbefree<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Audio-Book01.png\" alt=\"free audio books\" width=\"580\" height=\"381\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At  this address you get free audio books in multiple genres and languages.  You can check out the Top 100, drill through the genres, or use the  Google search at the top to get the free audio book for download.<\/p>\n<p>Downloads  are available in mp3 and iTunes format. The books are mostly classical  literature and very well organized with reviews and a small preview. You  can also check out the Wikipedia links on the book and the author.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.newfiction.com\/\">NewFiction<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Audio-Book02.png\" alt=\"free audio book downloads\" width=\"580\" height=\"359\" \/><\/p>\n<p>NewFiction.com  is one of the better \u2018lookers\u2019 in the class of free audio book  websites. Perhaps, because it\u2019s about \u2018iSoaps\u2019 or fictionalized stories  delivered in episodes daily. Stories are voiced by trained dramatic  actors for your aural appeal.<\/p>\n<p>You can subscribe to the \u2018iSoaps\u2019  and play episodes online, get it as a podcast, or download it to your PC  or your portable device (iPod, cell phone etc).<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thoughtaudio.com\/\">ThoughtAudio<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Audio-Book03.png\" alt=\"free audio book downloads\" width=\"580\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p>ThoughtAudio  is a neat little audio book website with a neat collection of classical  works. You can listen to them online or download them in segments. You  can also view the written text of some of the books as a PDF download.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/librivox.org\/\">LibriVox<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Audio-Book04.png\" alt=\"free audio book downloads\" width=\"580\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our previous thorough <a href=\"http:\/\/http\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/user-drive-public-domain-audiobooks-from-librivox\/\">review<\/a> on LibriVox covers this audio book website. LibriVox is a repository of  free audio books in the public domain. It is a volunteer driven site,  where enthusiasts record freely available books and make them available  as MP3 downloads or podcasts.<\/p>\n<p>You can also volunteer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/join-the-user-generated-content-revolution\">to be a reader<\/a>,  no qualifications other than an audible voice is necessary. You can  search through the collection using the catalog search on the site. An  advanced search option is also available.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.podiobooks.com\/\">Podiobooks<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Audio-Book05.png\" alt=\"free online audio books\" width=\"580\" height=\"465\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Podiobooks  is a similar episodic audio rendition of free audio books as podcasts.  Like lot of podcasts, you can receive them as RSS feeds or download them  directly. The number of categories is well covered from alternative  history to chick lit and satire. The audio book site has about 434  titles in its stock.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.openculture.com\/\">Open Culture<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Audio-Book06.png\" alt=\"free online audio books\" width=\"580\" height=\"337\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Audio  books are just one of the sections covered on this site which focuses  on educational media collected from other sites. You get to download  free courses from universities in MP3 format, language lessons as  podcasts, and a variety of other podcasts that cover subjects like  technology, travel, music, science, and more.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.learnoutloud.com\/\">Learn Out Loud<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Audio-Book07.png\" alt=\"free online audio books\" width=\"580\" height=\"455\" \/><\/p>\n<p>LearnOutLoud.com  is a well designed and large collection of audio books. Their catalog  has 25,000 audio and video titles in a mixture of paid and free. You can  click on the tab marked as <em>Free Stuff<\/em> to access the free audio books that are available for download with a right click.<\/p>\n<p>All  usual genres are well represented. For instance, if you are into self  development, you have 425 titles to choose from. All titles are rated  and reviewed.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gutenberg.org\/\">Project Gutenberg<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Audio-Book08.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"278\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Project  Gutenberg is the ongoing effort to digitize and archive cultural works  in the form of eBooks. It also works in co-operation with websites like  LibriVox and <a title=\"http:\/\/audiobooksforfree.com\" href=\"http:\/\/audiobooksforfree.com\/\">AudioBooksForFree<\/a> for creating audio books. As a result, you can browse through their comprehensive list of human and machine read audio books.<\/p>\n<p>You  can go through the list alphabetically for author and title. Audio  books are also available in a number of languages. But the quicker way  would be to use the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gutenberg.org\/catalog\/world\/search\">Advanced Search<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/storynory.com\/\">Storynory<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Audio-Book09.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"295\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A  free audio book site especially for children is a nice little place for  classic children stories like \u2018A Christmas Carol\u2019, fairy tales \u2018Aesop\u2019,  educational stories that cover The Bible or history, and lots of other  original stuff. You can download a free audio story every week.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.librophile.com\/\">Librophile<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Audio-Book10.png\" alt=\"free audio books\" width=\"580\" height=\"436\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The  interface at first glance appears a bit off-the-wall. Then you realize  that it\u2019s a search tool for eBooks. Librophile collects and displays  eBooks mostly from LibriVox and Audible. Click on the <em>Free<\/em> button and then go through the listings.<\/p>\n<p>A  mouseover over the thumbnail cover gives you a sketchy summary. You can  download the free audio books as a ZIP file, play it in the browser, or  check it out as a readable eBook. Clicking on a title takes you to the  Audible or LibriVox website.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have any other free audio book  site to add to the list? 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