Audible subscription vs. "add narration" on Kindle titles - Page 2

AnemicOak · 08-26-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

How does Amazon know I've borrowed a Kindle book from my library?

Because Amazon & OverDrive are linked when it comes to Kindle checkouts since Amazon is the one who "serves" the book.

Catlady · 08-26-2013, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Because Amazon & OverDrive are linked when it comes to Kindle checkouts since Amazon is the one who "serves" the book.

Thanks. I'll have to try it sometime.

pidgeon92 · 08-26-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

How does Amazon know I've borrowed a Kindle book from my library?

Because when you go to download the ebook from the library, you need to go through Amazon, and then the ebook shows up in your archives.

Synamon · 08-28-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by taosaur

I think I'll be cancelling before my plan goes full-price next month. In most cases I do want the ebook as well, even if Amazon isn't the first place I'd normally go to get it. So far I haven't encountered any books where Whispersync wasn't available.

That will depend a lot on your reading habits and how much you value the ebook. I only did a handful of searches, but it looks like A-list titles are typically around $8 for the ebook and $13 to add audio. You're looking at $20-25 total cost. All of the titles I've grabbed so far, though, were more like $2-5 for the ebook and $2-3 to add audio, so less even then my half-price monthly credits.

Often the Amazon Daily Deal ebooks have matching sale prices on their Whispersync for Voice audiobooks, so I haven't paid "full price" for any of the WfV audiobooks I've purchased so far. Now with Audible's own Daily Deal there is probably even less incentive to have a subscription credit plan. After I buy a few audiobooks that are new releases this fall I'll probably cancel again.

tubemonkey · 08-28-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Synamon

Often the Amazon Daily Deal ebooks have matching sale prices on their Whispersync for Voice audiobooks, so I haven't paid "full price" for any of the WfV audiobooks I've purchased so far.

Thanks for that tip. I hadn't considered that source. I'm adding a link to the Kindle Daily Deals in the Current Audiobook Specials thread.

Lutraa · 08-28-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pidgeon92

Because when you go to download the ebook from the library, you need to go through Amazon, and then the ebook shows up in your archives.

Not necessarily. Some Kindle eBooks in my public library must be downloaded to my computer and then side-loaded. I prefer this as it keeps Amazon.com out of the loop (and lets me keep the wireless radio off on my Kindle).

AnemicOak · 08-28-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lutraa

Not necessarily. Some Kindle eBooks in my public library must be downloaded to my computer and then side-loaded. I prefer this as it keeps Amazon.com out of the loop (and lets me keep the wireless radio off on my Kindle).

Penguin books must be side-loaded, but AFAIK they're still downloaded from the Amazon server as Amazon is the one who applies the DRM.

tubemonkey · 08-28-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Penguin books must be side-loaded, but AFAIK they're still downloaded from the Amazon server as Amazon is the one who applies the DRM.

I've never had to side load any of them to my Kindle. I just pluck them from the cloud.

AnemicOak · 08-28-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I've never had to side load any of them to my Kindle. I just pluck them from the cloud.

:shrugs: Just going by what they say on my libraries OD site...

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Due to publisher restrictions, this book in the Kindle format cannot be delivered wirelessly and must be downloaded and transferred via USB.

Never tried borrowing a book for Kindle so that's all I could go by.

pidgeon92 · 08-28-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Penguin books must be side-loaded, but AFAIK they're still downloaded from the Amazon server as Amazon is the one who applies the DRM.

This is the way it has worked for a while now with Penguin ebooks.

When you go to download a book for Kindle from the public library - via Overdrive through your computer's web browser - the download button will take you to an Amazon page, where you need to choose the device to which you wish to download the ebook (wirelessly, except for Penguin). Only after this step will the book show up in the Kindle archive.

Here's what the download page on Amazon looks like (click on the pic to see a larger image):

The book won't show up in the Kindle's archive or under Manage Your Kindle until I click the yellow Get LIbrary Book button on the right.

tubemonkey · 08-28-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

:shrugs: Just going by what they say on my libraries OD site...

Never tried borrowing a book for Kindle so that's all I could go by.

I get the same message; but once it hits Amazon, it's in the cloud. All I have to do is turn on wifi and fetch it. Just tried it again with my Kindle 3. When the prompt to open or save the book pops up, just cancel it. Then go to the cloud and download it over wifi.

taosaur · 11-03-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by taosaur

I think I'll be cancelling before my plan goes full-price next month.

Fail

I didn't cancel in time. Now I have a full price credit and every book I find is cheaper as a Whispersync package (ebook + audio) via Amazon. I should still have a little over a week to find something creditworthy.

nynaevelan · 11-07-2013, 03:05 PM

I recently downgraded my membership from the monthly credits to the light membership, due to the fact 90% of the books I was purchasing was at the lower whispersync price. There are a few that are not whispersync but I am going to save those purchases for a sale or later when I really want it. The other 10% is at the membership price which is more expensive but it is within the $15-20 range I am willing to pay.

And I will admit that I purchase A LOT of of my overdrive books at the whispersync price, there are some I get in overdrive just so I can get the audible at the lower price.

tubemonkey · 11-07-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nynaevelan

I recently downgraded my membership from the monthly credits to the light membership, due to the fact 90% of the books I was purchasing was at the lower whispersync price. There are a few that are not whispersync but I am going to save those purchases for a sale or later when I really want it. The other 10% is at the membership price which is more expensive but it is within the $15-20 range I am willing to pay.

And I will admit that I purchase A LOT of of my overdrive books at the whispersync price, there are some I get in overdrive just so I can get the audible at the lower price.

There's another Buy 4 Get $10 sale going on at Audible. It's open to all members, including those who don't have credits (that's me). Discussion in the audiobook deals thread starts here.

The key thing to remember about this offer is that qualifying purchases must have a regular price of $14.95 or more. That means that free, reduced price, and sale titles qualify if they normally sell at $14.95 or more.

I have one purchase under my belt because I got the free Whispersync title of the month - Little Women. I plan to get the other three by purchasing $0.99 Whispersync classics. There are four other free Whispersync titles that qualify, but I already have them.

Tarana · 11-07-2013, 06:50 PM

Most of the books I buy with credits are not part of the whispersync program OR a family member does not want to read it. It all depends on what you want and each person is so individualized. I use the program to get audiobooks cheap - things that my Mom or sisters also want to read (they don't use audiobooks usually). It makes no sense for me to buy the ebook for Terry Brooks latest to get the audiobook cheap when none of them want to read the ebook (they aren't Shannara fans) and I only want the audiobook because reading is hard for me.

<<If you check out the Whispersync ebook from the library, Amazon thinks you own it and will let you buy the audiobook at the reduced price. >>

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to try that!

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11-07-2013, 03:05 PM	#28
nynaevelan eBook Junkie Posts: 1,526 Karma: 1464018 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle Fire 2020, Kindle PW2	I recently downgraded my membership from the monthly credits to the light membership, due to the fact 90% of the books I was purchasing was at the lower whispersync price. There are a few that are not whispersync but I am going to save those purchases for a sale or later when I really want it. The other 10% is at the membership price which is more expensive but it is within the $15-20 range I am willing to pay. And I will admit that I purchase A LOT of of my overdrive books at the whispersync price, there are some I get in overdrive just so I can get the audible at the lower price.

11-07-2013, 06:50 PM	#30
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,038 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	Most of the books I buy with credits are not part of the whispersync program OR a family member does not want to read it. It all depends on what you want and each person is so individualized. I use the program to get audiobooks cheap - things that my Mom or sisters also want to read (they don't use audiobooks usually). It makes no sense for me to buy the ebook for Terry Brooks latest to get the audiobook cheap when none of them want to read the ebook (they aren't Shannara fans) and I only want the audiobook because reading is hard for me. <<If you check out the Whispersync ebook from the library, Amazon thinks you own it and will let you buy the audiobook at the reduced price. >> Thanks for the tip. I'm going to try that!