Need Ebook that has read to me feature

Lemarsman · 08-03-2011, 11:43 AM

Do to some attention deficit issues I need a read to me feature on an ebook. I have a book I own called Mater of the Senate (about LBJ). It does not include the read to me feature. Can I use Calibrate to change this?

I have Kindle for PC now, but would like to buy a portable e reader based on the above.

Thanks

SM

pidgeon92 · 08-03-2011, 02:48 PM

If a book is not enabled for Text-To-Speech, it is because the publisher removed that option. I don't know if removing the DRM will help, but it might.

Have you considered the audio version? Audible has it in a single abridged version, or three very lengthy audio files that are unabridged. You might try your local public library as well.

jocampo · 08-03-2011, 03:04 PM

I know this won't answer your question directly, but have you tried some reading techniques for that? For example ...

-Short reading sessions (no longer than 20 min)
-Comfortable room with zero or min. distractions
-Reading on same place or try to
-Mornings are usually better for very complex topics

I don't have attention deficit, but sometimes it is difficult for me to get that level of attention I need to read and understand my computer books. I talked to an expert on the matter and he gave me those tips. I've passed several Microsoft cert. that way .... ;-)

08-03-2011, 11:43 AM	#1
Lemarsman Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle for PC	Need Ebook that has read to me feature Do to some attention deficit issues I need a read to me feature on an ebook. I have a book I own called Mater of the Senate (about LBJ). It does not include the read to me feature. Can I use Calibrate to change this? I have Kindle for PC now, but would like to buy a portable e reader based on the above. Thanks SM

08-03-2011, 03:04 PM	#3
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	I know this won't answer your question directly, but have you tried some reading techniques for that? For example ... -Short reading sessions (no longer than 20 min) -Comfortable room with zero or min. distractions -Reading on same place or try to -Mornings are usually better for very complex topics I don't have attention deficit, but sometimes it is difficult for me to get that level of attention I need to read and understand my computer books. I talked to an expert on the matter and he gave me those tips. I've passed several Microsoft cert. that way .... ;-) Last edited by jocampo; 08-03-2011 at 03:07 PM.

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08-03-2011, 02:48 PM	#2
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	If a book is not enabled for Text-To-Speech, it is because the publisher removed that option. I don't know if removing the DRM will help, but it might. Have you considered the audio version? Audible has it in a single abridged version, or three very lengthy audio files that are unabridged. You might try your local public library as well.

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