Enter the world of audiobooks
For centuries now, stories have been told out loud, in theatres or schools. Long before literacy was commonplace. Reading the evening story is even for many parents and children a bedtime ritual. Long reserved for language courses and children's books, audiobooks are back in the news.
And we understand why!
It is sometimes difficult to pause to enjoy a good novel, even for a reading enthusiast. Do you want to be able to discover or rediscover books even when you are busy? Then Audible is the solution. What is it? It is one of the heavyweights in the audiobook market.
An Amazon subsidiary, Audible allows its users to enjoy podcasts and books at any time. While jogging, on the train, running errands or even during household chores: let yourself be carried away. Audiobooks are the perfect way to give yourself a break from reading at any time.
How does it work?
Audible offers you a subscription system for an amount of 9.95 € / month for 1 audiobook. It's convenient and economical. Indeed, this allows reading enthusiasts to save an average of 70% on the purchase of an audiobook individually. It is possible to cancel your subscription or pause it at any time from the application or website. Obviously, the audiobooks purchased through the subscription belong to you and are available to you even after termination or pause of your payments.
The Audible library is a well-stocked one: more than 500,000 books and podcasts are available. From bestseller to niche novel, thriller to essay on well-being, you can only find your happiness. Unknown pearls, prestigious works like Death note, Michelle Obama's book are on the program.
If you like to enjoy books in English, several themes include translated works. And it is no longer necessary to prove that listening in English version significantly improves vocabulary and pronunciation. So let's go!
Alternative to classic books
Audio books are a good alternative to classic books . Indeed, they offer many advantages. First of all, it is not always easy to carry books. They can be bulky, fragile or too heavy.
Thanks to Audible, the greatest authors are available at the end of your thumb. Indeed, for a practical purpose, the Audible application gives you access to your library at any time. And this, even without wifi. You can enjoy your favorite podcast or book in the subway, at the beach or lost in a chalet in the mountains. The Audible app is available on all devices: iPhone/iPod Touch, Android and Windows smartphones and iPad, Android and Windows tablets.
In addition, audiobooks allow you to enjoy a podcast or a story with others. This is a good way to introduce the youngest and attract the most reluctant to read. You will be able to share your impressions live, such as during a movie viewing for example. In this regard, it is also a good alternative to screens, in a world where they are omnipresent.
Finally, obviously Audible makes accessible the pleasure of enjoying a good book to visually impaired or blind people.
If you're still hesitating to jump in, Audible offers you to try an audiobook for free for 30 days. Insider Tip: If you are already an Amazon Prime customer, you can enjoy 2 free books!
Find all the information on the Audible.fr website or on the application.
