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I've been reading about folks who multi-task by sewing and listening to books on tape. I've been a die-hard visual book reader and have fought listening to books but am finding less time to do all of the wonderful things I enjoy doing. So, now I am reconsidering my stand on audio books.
Now that I'm coming out of the dark ages, I need advice. I've been online searching for audio books and have become totally confused. Can you play all audio books on any device you want or is there one that I should buy over the others to use and why? I'm ready to go buy a player but don't know which one to buy.
Also, where is a good place to buy audio books that don't cost so much. The prices I found this morning was $25 to $30 per book and that's more than I pay for a hardback.
Thanks for any assistance. I want to listen to a book and sew instead of listening to talk radio or the endless chatter of DJs.
P.S. Would appreciate recommended titles for first time too.
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I download my books from audible.com. You buy a membership at different levels and get credits to trade in for books. Of course, the higher the level of membership, the cheaper each book averages. Audible also has several sales to get bargains. There's a "paperback" one on now. Unlike some music downloads, the books are YOURS and can be downloaded on different devices. Audible supports many different brands of player.
And libraries do have audio books to lend. Also try used book shops and get some bargains that way too.
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I also borrow books on CD from our local library, then I use Windows Media Player to "rip" the discs to my hard drive in a format that I can then sync to my mp3 player. This allows me to immediately return the discs, preventing late fees or any unintended damage to the discs (scratches). It is totally free, although I have been told that technically it is illegal. The way I see it though I am just putting it in a format I more readily use than a cd, no different than if I made photocopys of pages for use in a project. Once I am done with a book I delete the whole thing from my hard drive, so I am not keeping a copy perminantly.
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Oh, just remembered this as well. My local library has also just started carrying digital audio books - they come preloaded in a special player, which you can borrow just like any book - the players are about the size of a small mp3 player. Not a big selection yet, but it is intriguing to not have to do the download bit.
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Originally posted by QuilterLynnMy library has books on-line that I can "check-out" and download, put on my MP3 player and listen to while quilting OR at the gym!
They are good for 2 weeks, and then they automatically go back to the library!
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And don't forget Cracker Barrel! They have a "lending library" of audio books. I don't know the particulars, because I don't use it, but for a small fee, you check out a book from any Cracker Barrel and return it to any other, as I understand it. It's a great idea for travelers, which I'm sure was the idea, but if you have a Cracker Barrel nearby, you could try it out.
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Until this week I had never listened to a book on tape or CD, but now I think I'm hooked. Wednesday, I went to the library to get a particular book, but the four printed library copies of the book were checked out and had long waiting lists. However, the CD copy (5 disks), narrated by the author, was available. The CDs are loaned out for two weeks, just like the printed books. I completed listening to the first disk in my car while running my errands that morning. Since our TV cable was out for more than 36 hours, due to a bad storm late Tuesday night, I turned the volume up on the CD player and listened to two more disks while doing my chores around the house. I'll probably listen to the last two disks today. There is no way that I'd be able to complete reading the printed book in this short period of time. Besides that, by listening to the CDs, you get to hear the author's tone and inflections. I highly recommend books on CD, but still love the printed pages.
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Originally posted by NancyinSTLI turned the volume up on the CD player and listened to two more disks while doing my chores around the house.
Oh, and I also love reading aloud to my kids too. We started about 2 years ago reading the Harry Potter books - we are in the middle of Deathly Hallows right now! It is just such a blast because I get into acting out the voices and stuff :lol: I've gotten pretty good at English accents. 8) Anyway, when we were doing Goblet of Fire I tried using cd's just to save my voice. No dice, the kids prefered mommy's reading because she said things "right". We always take a break between books to read other things - so far we have read Sign of the Beaver, The Borrowers, Little House in the Big Woods, Little House on the Prairie, and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH as well as the HP books, and once we finish this one I already have lined up to read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 8)
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It is true that nothing really replaces the joy of reading and of introducing another generation to that joy. Reading the printed word allows your imagination to create an individual picture of the characters and the scene. Reading aloud to children is a wonderful bonding experience and truely quality time with the family. DH and I love to read and passed that on to his daughter who is now passing it on to her children. In fact I just quilted a little cloth book for the granddaughter who, at 16 months, looks at it every night with Mom.
But I have to say that audible books have allowed me to do two of the things I love ... "reading" and quilting ... and "reading" and the things I don't love like cleaning, ironing, (you know) and "reading" and the things I should do (exercise). Options, that's what it gives me. I believe that this is what technology should do for us, that is, allow us to enrich our lives.
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I noticed today there is only one post. So here is my work. Fun little blocks.
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Please inform if there are any instructions for the outer border . It uses the template B from the Centre block, but what...
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Your color choices are great, and your quilting is beautifully done.
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Beautiful work Helen!
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This is absolutely beautiful! Congrats on a wonderful job!
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Finished quilting yesterday! This was my first time to use spray baste. I sprayed each layer outside and then assembled...
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So Sorry! I accidentally deleted my last post trying to edit and re-add a smaller photo so it would show up, which also...
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Hi Barbara, I’m just wondering if the running stitch around the appliqué flowers stitched prior to quilting or is it...
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I think because 80% of the pattern was revealed in the first 4 months these last months feel like they are very slow. Agreed...
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