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Those who love to read, but don't often have the time have found that audible books are a great solution. This medium is excellent for commuters as well as those with reading disabilities or impaired vision, and some simply like being able to listen to text without having to read it. Although books have been traditionally sold on audio tape, technology is changing the way they can be distributed.

Finding audible books is now quite simple for even the least computer savvy individuals. Several sites are offering these books for sale, some sites even offer them up for free. The quickest way to find what you are looking for is by using the search phrase 'audible books' at the site of your preferred search engine. This search term will produce an abundance of sites to peruse that offer audio books to download. Downloading is easy, and you don't even need to have a portable player as you can usually stream the audio content directly through your PC, or even burn to a CD for later use.

To burn a CD or transfer your music to an audio device, you will need the proper software, much of which is available as freeware on the internet. In most cases, the website you use will tell you exactly what software you should use and, in many cases, directly you an appropriate download source. If you want to use this option, your computer must be able to burn CDs. Online music websites will also tell you which devices are compatible with their service.

A credit card or other means of payment is needed to purchase books online. Fees may be assessed on a per book basis, or as a monthly subscription. After choosing the book you want, just follow the purchase instructions. Towards the end of the purchase process, a button with text saying something similar to "download audio book" will appear. Click the button to download your book to your computer.

Audio books are out there in all imaginable literary forms from love to learning. You are sure to find what you need and if you have a book in mind, try searching for the title and the phrase audible books. This search method will usually find the book you are looking for, but don't forget to check with online booksellers too.

No matter why you decide to listen to an audio book instead of reading a printed book, technology has made them (audio books) easier and more practical to use. Today's audio players are small and portable, and several books can be stored in the lightweight electronic devices. Now, instead of only taking one or two books on a trip, audio formats allow people to take as many books as they want without weighing them down or taking up a lot of room.