FREE/BARGAIN - Audiobooks - 2016

[GtrsRGr8]

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Darn!! That's a topic I would really enjoy. But I have absolutely NO interest in streaming books. Audio book time for me, is when doing a cross country drive. So -- no go on this book.

We're alike in both ways, badgoodDeb.

This is a period of history that was almost a complete blank in my mind until I listened to The Greatest Knight [William Marshal], written by Thomas Ashbridge and narrated by Derek Perkins. I had bought the audio of The Plantagenets, written by Dan Jones and narrated by Clive Chafer (a great listen, btw) two or three years ago and hadn't gotten around to listening to it. I probably will wait quite a bit of time still to do it, in order to focus on improving what are now weaker areas of my knowledge of history.

Likewise, for some reason, I just can't get "into" streaming audio. I want to own it, so that I can listen to it on my own terms, not the ones of the company providing the audio.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Darn!! That's a topic I would really enjoy. But I have absolutely NO interest in streaming books. Audio book time for me, is when doing a cross country drive. So -- no go on this book.

Originally Posted by GtrsRGr8

We're alike in both ways, badgoodDeb.

This is a period of history that was almost a complete blank in my mind until I listened to The Greatest Knight [William Marshal], written by Thomas Ashbridge and narrated by Derek Perkins. I had bought the audio of The Plantagenets, written by Dan Jones and narrated by Clive Chafer (a great listen, btw) two or three years ago and hadn't gotten around to listening to it. I probably will wait quite a bit of time still to do it, in order to focus on improving what are now weaker areas of my knowledge of history.

Likewise, for some reason, I just can't get "into" streaming audio. I want to own it, so that I can listen to it on my own terms, not the ones of the company providing the audio.

I don't mind the streaming restriction since it's a free listen. I just wish Channels was available on Fire and Echo devices. I'm not pleased that Amazon excluded its own devices from this new feature.

[Josieb1]

We don't even have the Channels in the UK.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

We don't even have the Channels in the UK.

That's right. That's even worse than not having it on Fire/Echo devices.

[tubemonkey]

Audible UK Daily Deal -- exp 26 Oct @ 11:59 PM BST

£1.99 -- Lies, Damned Lies & History -- Jodi Taylor/ Zara Ramm --> 9.5 hrs/ R-4.8 --> fantasy

Lies, Damned Lies and History --> Chronicles of St. Mary's (book 7 of 7)

Whispersync: Audible (£1.99) | Kindle (£3.29)

I've done some stupid things in my time. I've been reckless. I've broken a few rules. But never before have I ruined so many lives or left such a trail of destruction behind me.

As Max would be the first to admit, she's never been one for rules. They tend to happen to other people. But this time she's gone too far, and everyone is paying the price. Grounded until the end of time, how can she ever put things right?

[GtrsRGr8]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

We don't even have the Channels in the UK.

Sure you do--there's BBC Channel One, BBC Channel Two, and Channel Four.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[GtrsRGr8]

Admittedly, this audiobook will not be for everyone.

I generally do not "go for" revisionist histories, of which this is one. I'll take some things said in the audiobook with a grain of salt. But I thought that this audiobook/book might make an entertaining listen/read, and a truly educational one except for, perhaps, the revisionist matter.

Of course, it's a fantastic bargain compared to the regular Audible price for the audio alone, or I wouldn't be posting it (or buying it for myself). In this case, the Whispersync deal (audiobook, ebook, and syncing) is only 31% of the price of the audiobook alone at Audible.

BTW--the author apparently argues that walking the plank never happened. And, a question that I hope he answers: did pirates really go around saying "har" all of the time? Maybe the book will tell . . . .

Title: Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates.
Genre: Non-Fiction (Naval/Caribbean & West Indies).
Author(s): David Cordingly.
Price: $6.48 ($1.99 ebook (marked down) + $4.49 Whispersync audio).
Regular Price of Audio, by Itself, at Audible: $20.95 (1 credit).
Ebook Rating/Number of Reviews: 4.3 stars/228 reviews, with a good distribution (Amazon).
Audio Rating/Number of Ratings: 3.8/116 ratings.
Pages/Audio Length: 336/10 hours and 34 minutes.
Narrator(s): Don Hagen.
Audible URL: http://www.audible.com/pd/History/Un...ok/B006FKPGO4/.
Amazon URL (you can get the whole Whispersync deal here): https://www.amazon.com/Under-Black-F.../dp/B004FEG2R2.
Comments: The book is the #1 seller in the Kindle store in one category; it is also #1 in one physical books category at Amazon.
Book Description (Amazon):
For this rousing, revisionist history, the former head of exhibitions at England's National Maritime Museum has combed original documents and records to produce a most authoritative and definitive account of piracy's "Golden Age." As he explodes many accepted myths (i.e. "walking the plank" is pure fiction), Cordingly replaces them with a truth that is more complex and often bloodier. 16 pp. of photos. Maps.

From the Hardcover edition.

[tubemonkey]

Audible Daily Deal -- exp 26 Oct @ 11:59 PM PDT

$3.95 -- The Eaton -- John Addis/ Jeff Hays --> 11.0 hrs/ R-3.9 --> suspense

Whispersync: Audible ($1.99) | Kindle ($2.99)

Spanning over 100 years of mid-Michigan history, The Eaton tells the story of Sam Spicer, a young entrepreneur who purchases the dilapidated Michigan Central Railroad Depot in Eaton Rapids with the dream of opening a hot new martini bar. But when he and his friends discover an abandoned underground hotel directly beneath the property, they must discover what happened to the original guests—before their own time runs out.

The Eaton is the debut novel of John K. Addis, and combines a flashback-based narrative structure with the gruesome style of '80s horror classics, creating a unique new voice critics are calling "fresh, original, and truly terrifying."

[tubemonkey]

Nook Daily Find -- exp 26 Oct

$2.99 -- One Night w Wealthy Rancher -- B Jackson/ S Crisden --> 3.8 hrs/ R-4.4 --> romance

One Night with the Wealthy Rancher

Whispersync: no deals at this time | Audible

Sometimes a knight in shining armor wears a Stetson

Seven years ago, as a young cop, Darius Franklin saved a vulnerable woman from a violent situation. They shared one night of pure passion before she walked away. Now Darius is a wealthy rancher and security contractor working at a women's shelter. And he's shocked to meet the new social worker: Summer Martindale, a beautiful damsel no longer in distress.

Darius has never been able to forget that night—or forgive Summer for the pain she caused him when she left. And he's suspicious of why she's suddenly in his part of Texas. But neither can deny the desire still crackling between them. When Summer's life is once again threatened, Darius knows he can only protect her if he stays very close to her…

BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!

Billionaire, M.D. by USA TODAY bestselling author Olivia Gates

Pregnant Cybele awakes in the hospital with no memory of her past—and no clue just how deeply entwined her life is with the handsome Spanish surgeon at her bedside. The truth will change everything—forever.

[tubemonkey]

Audible Channels -- Featured Free Audiobook -- Prime Members Only

This is a new daily feature I'm adding to bring added awareness of this program.

Today's featured selection comes from the Worlds Away: Sci-Fi Classics channel:


FREE -- Ender's Game Alive -- Orson Scott Card/ full cast --> 7.4 hrs/ R-4.4 --> sci-fi

Ender's Game Alive: The Full Cast Audioplay

Whispersync: no deals at this time

Audie Award Finalist, Multi-Voiced Performance, 2014
Audie Award Finalist, Original Work, 2014

Experience Ender's Game as you've never heard it before! With an all-new, original script written by Orson Scott Card, Ender's Game Alive is a full cast audio drama that reimagines the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning classic.

Ender’s Game Alive puts you into Battle School with young Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, as he trains to become the general who will lead Earth against the Formics, the alien "buggers". Removed from his family at the age of six, Ender must prove his strength and his leadership, even as he fights his own doubts. The stakes are nothing less than the fate of humankind.

Ender's Game Alive is performed by Kirby Heyborne, Stefan Rudnicki, Theodore Bikel, Scott Brick, Samantha Eggar, Harlan Ellison, Susan Hanfield, Roxanne Hernandez, Janis Ian, Rex Linn, Richard McGonagle, Jim Meskimen, Emily Rankin, John Rubinstein, Christian Rummel, and a full cast.

Directed by Gabrielle de Cuir
Original Score by John Rubinstein
Valentine's Theme by Janis Ian
Additional music and arrangements by Mark Mitchell

How do I listen to this? -- You have free streaming access to this audiobook with Audible Channels for Prime. To start listening, download the free Audible app, sign in with your Amazon account, and browse Prime Exclusive Audiobooks within the Channels tab.

Note: available for Android, iOS & Win 10 apps - Prime only - offline listening & Fire OS not allowed. There are currently 56 free audiobooks available. See this thread for further discussion.

Spoiler:

Prime Exclusive Audiobooks

Hear gifted narrators bring stories to life. Choose from a collection of best sellers, family favorites, celebrity-narrated classics and more, available for Prime members to stream anytime, anywhere at no additional cost.

Introducing the Newest Prime Benefit – Audible Channels for Prime

Members can now access episodic short-form audio programming with Audible Channels, and a rotating selection of audiobooks, free with Prime

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 13, 2016-- (NASDAQ:AMZN)—Amazon and Audible today announced a new premium spoken-word benefit for Prime members in the U.S. Members now enjoy unlimited free access to the new short-form digital audio service, Audible Channels, as well as a rotating selection of more than 50 audiobooks from Audible’s catalog. Audible Channels for Prime now joins the growing list of all-you-can-eat benefits for Prime members including guaranteed unlimited fast, free shipping, unlimited access to Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Photos, early access to Lightning Deals and more. Prime members can access Audible Channels for Prime by downloading the Audible app for iOS, Android, and Windows 10. To learn more about Audible Channels for Prime, please visit www.amazon.com/audiblechannels.

Free Audiobook Selection for Prime Members

Prime members will also be able to stream a rotating selection of more than 50 premium audiobooks, across nine Prime-exclusive channels, including:

* Top-rated audiobooks across a range of genres, such as Mary Kubica’s The Good Girl, Karl Marlantes’ What It Is Like to Go to War, Matthew Quick’s The Silver Linings Playbook, Anne Lamott’s Stitches and Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game Alive

* Celebrity-narrated classics, such as Scarlett Johansson’s performance of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Rosamund Pike’s narration of Pride and Prejudice, and a full-cast recording of Dracula, starring Alan Cumming

* Shared listening experiences for the family, including Clifford the Big Red Dog, Winnie-the-Pooh, and The Velveteen Rabbit

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[TrevorViking]

Just noticed that the Audible account details page includes a membership history section. From it I see that, since discovering MobileRead a couple years ago, I've enjoyed 21 monthly membership credits and paid a total of $8.85. Thanks everyone!

[skinmaan]

Originally Posted by melmac

Audible promo code hsnaudible gives you 2 months membership for $0.00 reverting to $14.95 after that. It worked on my existing account that was on gold membership until I cancelled in August.

Absolutely amazing. I finished my 3-month free Prime membership, rolled into the 2-month Groupon, and was able to use the HSN code less than 1 day after cancelling. Ah, the value of disloyalty.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by TrevorViking

Just noticed that the Audible account details page includes a membership history section. From it I see that, since discovering MobileRead a couple years ago, I've enjoyed 21 monthly membership credits and paid a total of $8.85. Thanks everyone!

That's a lot of premium audiobooks for nine bucks - way to go

[Catlady]

Originally Posted by skinmaan

Absolutely amazing. I finished my 3-month free Prime membership, rolled into the 2-month Groupon, and was able to use the HSN code less than 1 day after cancelling. Ah, the value of disloyalty.

It is pretty annoying that they reward disloyalty when I got no extra perks whatsoever for maintaining a membership long-term.

[rjcchan]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

OK, like Josieb1 said, call Audible: 1-888-283-5051 and explain it to them. The code you want is HSNAUDIBLE and this is the web page.

Let us know if you are still having problems after contacting Audible.

Decided it wouldn't hurt me to pay for a credit once in a while.