How to Find Free Audio Books

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By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor


Dinner's been served. Your stomach is full. It's now time to sit in that old, comfortable chair and read a few chapters in your favorite book. Or is it? This is the 21st Century. People now sit in those easy chairs and listen to audio books, which are favorite books recorded on tape, CD or downloaded from the Internet as MP3 files. And many audio books can be found without spending a dime.

Instructions

Step 1
Check out your local public library for free audio books. Most libraries now have extensive audio sections offering everything from classics to best sellers on tape or CD.

Step 2
Find many free audio books on the Internet, where, thanks to the Gutenbberg Project, you can find many books to read and listen to on your PC, iPod or MP3 player without fear of breaking any copyright regulations. Although you won't find any recent best sellers, many of the free classics have been recorded for you to enjoy. A few of the better websites are listed in the resources section.

Step 3
Avoid services, such as those from Bittorrent and Limewire, in which audiobooks might be illegal to download and play. If you use either of these services, be aware that you may be breaking the law.

Step 4
Check out library book sales. Although they may not actually be "free," you could walk away with a bagful of audio books for just a few dollars. These sales are usually held a couple of times per year and can hold a treasure trove of great titles for those willing to paw through tons of books, CDs and other items.

Tips & Warnings

There are many websites that claim to offer free audio books, but charge a fee for membership. An example of this is audiobooksforfree.com, which charges a small fee for their "free" books.


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