Current Audiobook Specials - Page 70

ApK · 09-20-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

Never had any problems with the audiobook conversions. I have often had problems with e-book conversions, especially when using the Calibre plug-in. Yes, the audio takes time, but ... so what? I don't need to babysit it; the conversion just chugs along.

Well, then that's you.

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I listened to the four formats on my PC, which has Bose speakers. Can't blame them!

Well, then that's you too.

CRussel · 09-20-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

Getting back to bargains, for a moment ... anyone have suggestions for cheap Audible books so I can use my $15 coupon balance? I've looked at the lists in the OP, the 99-cent Whispersync classics, etc., and I think I have just about all that I want from those lists. I don't mind buying an inexpensive Kindle book to get a bargain on the companion audiobook (like under $10 for both).

I don't generally care for romance, science fiction, paranormal, or anything gory; I like mysteries and suspense. Anyone have recommendations to get the most out of my coupon balance? Thanks.

Yes, try the Phryne Fisher series by Kerry Greenwood. Start with Cocaine Blues, which is $.99, and has whispersync for voice at $2.99.

Catlady · 09-20-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

Yes, try the Phryne Fisher series by Kerry Greenwood. Start with Cocaine Blues, which is $.99, and has whispersync for voice at $2.99.

Thanks, this looks like a possibility, and it turns out I already own the Kindle version--who knew?

SleepyBob · 09-20-2013, 05:00 PM

They've often got J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) on sale. Decent mystery with a predictable dollop of romance plopped. in.

I also have gotten several Arthur Conan Doyle cheaply with the Kindle/Whispersynce thing.

CRussel · 09-20-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

Thanks, this looks like a possibility, and it turns out I already own the Kindle version--who knew?

I love the Phryne Fisher series, and most of them are available as Whisper-Sync enabled. The Australian Broadcast Company (ABC) versions were also excellent, though I don't think they made it to US TV. They have, however, made it to Canadian TV -- I watch them on BC's Knowledge Network. A second season is on the way.

koland · 09-20-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

You get to buy it again

Well, true.

But (on my acct) it transformed into a credit (since I already had the book in question and just didn't search well enough).

Wald07 · 09-20-2013, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

Getting back to bargains, for a moment ... anyone have suggestions for cheap Audible books so I can use my $15 coupon balance? I've looked at the lists in the OP, the 99-cent Whispersync classics, etc., and I think I have just about all that I want from those lists. I don't mind buying an inexpensive Kindle book to get a bargain on the companion audiobook (like under $10 for both).

I don't generally care for romance, science fiction, paranormal, or anything gory; I like mysteries and suspense. Anyone have recommendations to get the most out of my coupon balance? Thanks.

I suggest Mad Mouse & Tilt-a-Whirl - John Ceepak series by Chris Grabenstein, narrated by Jeff Woodman. 99c for the books on AMZ & whispersync for 1.99

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...tal-text%2C274

tubemonkey · 09-20-2013, 08:21 PM

Audible Daily Deal -- exp 20 Sep

The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde ($2.95) --or-- The Picture of Dorian Gray ($0.99)

Whispersync Daily Deals (Kin/Aud) -- exp 20 Sep

We Need New Names - NoViolet Bulawayo ($2.99/ $4.99)
Chocolate For Two - Maria Murnane ($0.99/ $0.99)
Wither - Lauren DeStefano ($1.99/ $1.99)
Sister Mine - Nalo Hopkinson ($2.99/ $2.99)

ApK · 09-20-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Wald07

I suggest Mad Mouse & Tilt-a-Whirl - John Ceepak series by Chris Grabenstein, narrated by Jeff Woodman. 99c for the books on AMZ & whispersync for 1.99

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...tal-text%2C274

Ooh...perfect for the end of the shore season here in NJ. I've had Tilt-a-whirl in my Amazon library for a long time and haven't gotten around to eye-reading it....now I'll have to move it to the top of my ear-reading list.

ApK · 09-20-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SleepyBob

They've often got J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) on sale. Decent mystery with a predictable dollop of romance plopped. in.

My wife has me hooked on the In Death books. Sadly, there's no big WfV discount on the new one.

Catlady · 09-21-2013, 12:13 PM

Thanks for the recommendations. I don't know about J.D. Robb--I really hesitate to start a series with so many volumes. Also I'm put off by perhaps too much romance, because of the Nora Roberts persona.

Amusement park mysteries might be a fun possibility, though.

ApK · 09-21-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

Thanks for the recommendations. I don't know about J.D. Robb--I really hesitate to start a series with so many volumes. Also I'm put off by perhaps too much romance, because of the Nora Roberts persona.

Amusement park mysteries might be a fun possibility, though.

Yeah, the Nora Roberts does show through in the two or three Eve-Roarke love scenes in every book (and I do find them a bit tiresome...Roarke's romance-hero perfection is starting to get on my nerves actually) and there is a light sci-fi element to the world, which you also said was not your taste, but it is very light most of the time.
But the cop murder mystery story, which is always the main plot, is usually interesting.

She also does a fairly good job of not requiring you to read the books in order, especially if you only care about the murder stories.
You could do what I did: Start in the middle of the series with a story that seems interesting, and then go back and read book 1 if you find you like the character relationships and the world.

gabby98 · 09-21-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

Thanks for the recommendations. I don't know about J.D. Robb--I really hesitate to start a series with so many volumes. Also I'm put off by perhaps too much romance, because of the Nora Roberts persona.

Amusement park mysteries might be a fun possibility, though.

My mother (and stepmother) is NOT a fan of NR at all but loves the JD Robb series like air. Constantly asking when the next one is out. Granted she eye reads them rather than ear but only cause I don't think I ever gave her the option lol

Catlady · 09-21-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ApK

Yeah, the Nora Roberts does show through in the two or three Eve-Roarke love scenes in every book (and I do find them a bit tiresome...Roarke's romance-hero perfection is starting to get on my nerves actually) and there is a light sci-fi element to the world, which you also said was not your taste, but it is very light most of the time.
But the cop murder mystery story, which is always the main plot, is usually interesting.

She also does a fairly good job of not requiring you to read the books in order, especially if you only care about the murder stories.
You could do what I did: Start in the middle of the series with a story that seems interesting, and then go back and read book 1 if you find you like the character relationships and the world.

I absolutely, positively cannot knowingly start a series anyplace but book one! It would just be WRONG.

Romance AND science fiction elements too?--sorry, but I think that just killed it!

sadievan · 09-21-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

Me too. I am surprised that some folks are saying it's a lot of work. If you liberate e-books, why not do the same thing with audio books?

What program do you use?

09-20-2013, 08:21 PM	#1043
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,852 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Audible Daily Deal -- exp 20 Sep The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde ($2.95) --or-- The Picture of Dorian Gray ($0.99) Whispersync Daily Deals (Kin/Aud) -- exp 20 Sep We Need New Names - NoViolet Bulawayo ($2.99/ $4.99) Chocolate For Two - Maria Murnane ($0.99/ $0.99) Wither - Lauren DeStefano ($1.99/ $1.99) Sister Mine - Nalo Hopkinson ($2.99/ $2.99)

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SleepyBob Evangelist Posts: 426 Karma: 8522810 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Device: Kindle PW3	They've often got J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) on sale. Decent mystery with a predictable dollop of romance plopped. in. I also have gotten several Arthur Conan Doyle cheaply with the Kindle/Whispersynce thing.

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Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,423 Karma: 52734361 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	Thanks for the recommendations. I don't know about J.D. Robb--I really hesitate to start a series with so many volumes. Also I'm put off by perhaps too much romance, because of the Nora Roberts persona. Amusement park mysteries might be a fun possibility, though.