03-29-2013, 01:59 PM | #1 |
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Audiobook version of purchased ebooks
Is there a way I can get an audiobook version of an ebook I purchased from the Kindle store? I recall seeing an option beside the ebook page on Amazon. How does it work? Do I get the audiobook for free if I already bought the ebook?
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03-29-2013, 02:27 PM | #2 |
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Free no, but cheaper. I believe it's audible edition you buy, and you can use your amazon credentials. I also tried it recently and the proces has been relatively painless.You should see how much audio book will cost if you open its page on amazon it ever so helpfully informs how much it costs if you already own ebook.
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03-29-2013, 02:53 PM | #3 |
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Audiobook version of purchased ebooks
Why do I need to sign up for a membership plan to buy audiobooks from Audible.com?
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03-29-2013, 03:01 PM | #4 |
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You don't. I mean, you can, but you don't have to.
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03-29-2013, 05:05 PM | #5 | |
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Amazon Whispersync (21,455 titles) -- *special pricing after purchase of Kindle book
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03-29-2013, 05:30 PM | #6 |
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03-29-2013, 06:25 PM | #7 |
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Even if you go to Audible.com, it asks you if you want to use your Amazon account to join. Just fill in your Amazon info, and you're good to go, once you fill in the other membership info, like your name, etc. I just did it a few days ago.
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03-29-2013, 10:51 PM | #8 | |
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Actually, all of the books listed at the '99 cents' link are free! I just wish they offered reduced price on ebooks that you already own the audiobook of. Last edited by tomsem; 03-29-2013 at 10:53 PM. |
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03-30-2013, 03:30 AM | #9 |
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Unfortunately the discount is on the audible side, it is my understanding that the publisher controls the price of the ebook, so no discount there if you already own the audible version of the same book.
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03-30-2013, 10:31 AM | #10 |
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03-31-2013, 04:57 AM | #11 |
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If I bought audiobooks from sites other than Audible, how do I listen to them on my iPhone? I downloaded the Audible app but it turns out I can't import non-Audible audiobooks, same goes for the Audiobooks app.
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03-31-2013, 10:39 AM | #12 | |
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Check out the threads in the Apple subforum for more details on audiobook apps. |
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04-03-2013, 06:09 AM | #13 |
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Ok thanks. Are there websites similar to Audible? I'm interested in checking out other audiobook sites.
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Downpour iTunes AudioBookstandDL eMusic Books on Board AudioGo Public Libraries using OverDrive (& other services?) Downpour and eMusic have credit/subscription programs similar to Audible. |
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