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Audiobooks are voice recordings of the text from books and other works. They are a blessing for anyone who is visually impaired, dyslexic or does not have the time to read but want to catch up on it. Audiobooks have made lives easier for people who are juggling between work and home and find it difficult to read a book. People who love reading find it very unsatisfying when they are unable to keep up with it. A solution to this problem is switching to audiobooks. Audiobooks are voice recordings of the text of a book that you can listen to rather than reading. Listening is easier than reading because that one can do it while completing other tasks as well, like driving, cooking or relaxing. It gives your eyes rest and a break from the constant onslaught of digital screens.

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Audiobooks can be an exact word-for-word reading of the book. Or, it can also be an abridged version. One can listen to audiobooks on their cell phone, home speaker system, portable music player, computer, tablet, or in cars that support streaming audio.

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Things to keep in mind:

• This is one of the most important things to keep in mind. Sample an audiobook before you buy it. This is important because the narrator's style might affect your liking towards the book. And make sure you read their return policy.

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Where to get an audiobook?

Many digital platforms have started producing audiobooks. One of the most popular ones is Audible.com by Amazon. LibriVox app is another place for Android or iOS users to get free audiobooks from. Other sources include - Open Culture, Lit2Go, Kiddie Records. Paid subscriptions for audiobooks include Scribd.com, Downpour.com, iBooks (iOS), and Google Play Books (Android).

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