FREE/BARGAIN — Audiobooks

[badgoodDeb]

I don't have an Alexa, but I told my Mom you guys would keep me posted about what's free for streaming. (We listened to Dicken's Christmas Carol read by Tim Curry, and enjoyed it.) So, anybody know what's free on Alexa for streaming this month?

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

I don't have an Alexa, but I told my Mom you guys would keep me posted about what's free for streaming. (We listened to Dicken's Christmas Carol read by Tim Curry, and enjoyed it.) So, anybody know what's free on Alexa for streaming this month?

They haven't announced it yet. They're still promoting Christmas Carol and Wizard of Oz.

[tubemonkey]

Audible UK -- Daily Deal -- exp 04 Jan

• £1.99 -- The Easy Way to Stop Smoking -- Allen Carr --> health

[tubemonkey]

Daily Deals -- exp 04 Jan

• Audible -----> $3.95 -- City of Light, City of Poison -- Holly Tucker --> history
  
• Downpour --> $4.95 -- The Dorito Effect -- Mark Schatzker --> health
  
• eStories ----> $3.99 -- The Thousandth Floor (book 1) -- Katharine McGee --> YA fiction

* City of Light, City of Poison: Murder, Magic, and the First Police Chief of Paris

* The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth about Food and Flavor

[tubemonkey]

LearnOutLoud -- Monthly Offer -- exp 31 Jan

• FREE -- The Science of Being Well -- Wallace Wattles/ Seth Anderson --> 2.1 hrs --> health

From the author of The Science of Getting Rich comes this valuable examination of what it takes to maintain personal health. Originally published in 1910, The Science of Being Well details the many habits one must develop for continued well-being, including how to sleep, eat and, most importantly, think your way into a life free from disease. Though somewhat underrated in his own life, Wattles' influence has become more pronounced in recent years, with books such as The Secret and others paying tribute to the author's enduring wisdom.

[tubemonkey]

Amazon Alexa -- Free Rental -- exp 31 Jan

Note: streaming only | Echo/Alexa devices only -- just ask: "Alexa, what's free from Audible?"

FREE -- The Confidence Gap -- Russ Harris/ Graeme Malcolm --> 7.7 hrs --> psychology

The Confidence Gap: A Guide to Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt

Too many of us miss out on opportunities in life because we lack self-confidence. Whether it's public speaking, taking on a leadership role, or asking someone for a date, there are situations in which we just don't feel equipped to handle the challenges we face. Russ Harris offers a surprising solution to low self-confidence, shyness, and insecurity: Rather than trying to "get over" our fears, he says, the secret is to form a new and wiser relationship with them. Paradoxically, it's only when we stop struggling against our fearfulness that we begin to find lasting freedom from it. Drawing on the techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a cutting-edge form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, The Confidence Gap explains how to: Free yourself from common misconceptions about what confidence is and how to build it; transform your relationship with fear and anxiety; clarify your core values and use them as your inspiration and motivation; use mindfulness to effectively handle negative thoughts and feelings.

[badgoodDeb]

Thank you! I passed that on to my mom (tho I doubt if she'll want THAT kind of book!) Yeah, I know she can just ask Alexa what's free, but she won't.

[wawasteele]

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Thank you! I passed that on to my mom (tho I doubt if she'll want THAT kind of book!) Yeah, I know she can just ask Alexa what's free, but she won't.

I'm impressed that she would use Alexa at all. I know she's of advanced age like my mother. There is no way my mom would ever use Alexa.

[badgoodDeb]

It was purchased for her (by a brother) as the best way to get the classical and/or Christian radio channels that she wanted. Her new senior-living apartment has very poor radio reception, and she's been listening to these channels forever before the move. Now she just asks for the radio station by name. No music package from amazon, just radio channels. She's happy.

Oh, and she's learned to ask about weather too.

[skinmaan]

Guess who figured out it's a new month...

Tantor -- Monthly Offer -- exp 31 Jan

• FREE -- To Build a Fire and Other Stories -- Jack London/ Patrick Lawlor --> 6 hrs --> fiction

A collection of eight of Jack London's best short stories, including his famous "To Build a Fire."

"To Build a Fire," the best-known of Jack London's many short stories, tells the tale of a solitary traveler on the Yukon Trail accompanied only by his dog as they endure the extreme cold. A classic narrative of a battle for survival against the forces of nature, "To Build a Fire" is London at his best. Also included here are "The Red One," "All Gold Canyon," "A Piece of Steak," "The Love of Life," "Flush of Gold," "The Story of Keesh," and "The Wisdom of the Trail." A vital collection of works by one of the greatest short-story writers in American literature, this edition is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Enjoy!
skinmaan
Your audiobook bloodhound

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by skinmaan

Guess who figured out it's a new month...

Tantor -- Monthly Offer -- exp 31 Jan

• FREE -- To Build a Fire and Other Stories -- Jack London/ Patrick Lawlor --> 6 hrs --> fiction

Enjoy!
skinmaan
Your audiobook bloodhound

They finally posted it. They're late. I've been checking back often and you beat me to it

Thanks for posting it - will add to OP

[tubemonkey]

Audible UK -- Daily Deal -- exp 05 Jan

• £2.99 -- Foreign Fruit -- Jojo Moyes --> romance

[tubemonkey]

Daily Deals -- exp 05 Jan

• Audible -----> $2.95 -- A Bachelor Establishment -- Jodi Taylor --> romance
  
• Downpour --> $2.95 -- Black Beauty -- Anna Sewell --> fiction
  
• eStories ----> $5.95 -- Loved (book 1) -- PC Cast, et al --> YA fiction

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

• £2.99 -- Foreign Fruit -- Jojo Moyes --> romance

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

• Audible -----> $2.95 -- A Bachelor Establishment -- Jodi Taylor --> romance

Both of these books are listed as "chick lit". Does anyone besides me find this term to be offensive?

[Acataloger]

Yes and thank-you for asking!