Sunday, March 16, 2008

Thing #15

Audiobooks & ebooks - FREE! I like the audiobooks idea alot! But ebooks online, even for free is not something I'll explore anytime soon. I can see myself lying in bed when the day is done, and resting with my headphones and listening to a story. I never see myself as going to my computer to read an entire book, online, even if it's free. But, if you'd like to explore one, Myra has provided us with that link at http://browseinside.harpercollins.com/index.aspx?isbn13=9780060558123. It's Neil Gaiman's, American Gods. Would I love to read the book? Certainly-but not online! Amazon offers you an out in the upper left corner asking you if you'd like to buy the book. However, if I want to read the book, I'll go to the library to get it, rather than buy it. Again, that's free and I don't have to sit in front of my screen to read it. I may be interested in signing up for a 3 month trial subscription for just $7.49 at http://www.audible.com/ so I can give the audiobook version a try. Afterall, my eyes are tired at night and it would be a good way to unwind from the day. Can this audio version be uploaded to my Ipod? I would hope so!

1 comment:

MyraG said...

I am really liking Audible.com. I tried it on a whim and because it had a really good deal for new subscribers. I've kept it and really enjoy the books. eBooks, also in my opinion, are not something I wish to pursue. I can see research books online as very valuable, but I stare at the screen enough without reading continuously into the evening.