Listening to books can be as entertaining as reading them
Simply put, audiobooks are audio files.
They are voice recordings of the text of a book that you listen to rather than read.
Audiobooks can be exact word-for-word versions of books or abridged versions.
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Audiobooks are usually purchased and downloaded in the same way as digital music and video.
They can also be bought from online bookstores or downloaded free from public domain sites.
Most public library systems offer audiobook downloads onlineall you need is a library card.
EvenSpotify has an audiobook section.
How Do You Listen to an Audiobook?
There are many websites and apps that provide access to audiobooks, both free and paid.
They were often used as an educational medium found in schools and libraries.
However, with the invention of the internet, audiobooks are now available from many different sources.
FAQ
It depends.
Sometimes the author themselves narrate the book, but some publishers hire a voice actor.
Some even hire several actors to play different parts.
While they can be, they are generally listed as the same price as the print book.
