An example of this is Stephen King’s On Writing, which is available on Audible as well. In some cases, the author themselves do the reading. The text is narrated by a voice actor, and you can listen to it on your computer or mobile devices. What’s An Audiobook? Photo by Stas Knop from PexelsĪs the name suggests, an audiobook is a book in audio format. But what exactly is an audiobook? It would be good to have a clear understanding of how audiobooks work to understand how Audible functions as well. It means you can have the same titles both on your Kindle eReader and your Audible app, and you can ask Alexa to read your books for you. Another advantage of it being operated under the Amazon ecosystem is its compatibility with the Alexa Home System and the Amazon Kindle devices, one of the best eReaders out there. Its content offerings also include radio and TV programs.
The service stands out because it also offers original content exclusively to its members.Īudible is owned and run by Amazon. You get access to a number of audiobooks per month with your subscription instead of purchasing each book, which will be discussed in detail below. It offers access to thousands of titles, but the service differs slightly from others. Audible is perhaps the most popular audiobook subscription service known today.
