Can you answer the questions asked in these audio book FAQs?
In as much as the audio book phenomenon isn't too new, there are still lots of people that don't know certain things about it.
I must confess that I was also ignorant about certain aspects of audio books myself, especially download audio books!
During my early days of audio books, I had to ask certain questions and today I can hear a lot of people asking such questions.
You may also want to know the answers to the same questions that I had, when I first discovered audio books.
If yes, then below are some of these questions and their answers:
What's an audio book?As I'm sure you have already worked out yourself, and audiobook is just a book, but it is in an audio format. Instead of receiving a physical hardcover or paperback book that you have to read, you will receive a CD, cassette or MP3 version of the book.
Can you tell me what formats I can purchase audio books in?Audio books come in many different formats, but it is immediately apparent that cassette, CD and mp3 formats can only be played on cassette players, cd players or mp3 players respectively.
What is an MP3 audio book? MP3 is simply a compression technique that makes it possible for reduction to be made for audio books so that they contain less space (sometimes as less as 80%) compared to that on cassettes or CDs.
How can MP3 audio books be played? MP3 audio books can be played on any new version of CD players that support the MP3 technology - mostly those that can accept a 4.75 diameter disk.
PCs are another option for listening to audio books, and most operating systems will come with the right software installed.
What is an unabridged audio book? An unabridged audio book is one that was narrated word for word. In audio books of this type, the book is read from cover to cover, nothing is left out. It has the exact content with that of the printed book, albeit in audio format.
I have seen listings for abridged audio books, what does this mean? An abridged audio book is one that is shortened and doesn't contain the exact word for word narration as the printed book.
What is a dramatized audio book?As the name gives it away, it means that the book has been read like a "play" in a dramatic way with a full cast and music.
Are there any stores online where audio books can be purchased? There are lots and lots of audio book stores on the Internet, I have recommended a couple below. Some of them are SpokenNetwork.com, Amazon.com, BarnesAndNobles.com,
and Talking-Book-Store.com, to mention a few.
Now, I hear you asking, where exactly can I purchase the audiobook that I need on the Internet? Major audio book stores will definitely hold a copy of all the top selling audiobooks, along with many many more.
A great source I have found for audio book downloads is Spoken Network. You can find them at:
www.spokennetwork.com?cam=ama0010
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