audiobooks that you bought but are no longer available

pwalker8 · 05-06-2018, 07:57 PM

Over the years, I've bought a lot of audiobooks. Most of my audiobooks come from audible (over 600 since 2006), but I suspect that some books that are no longer in the audible store, are no longer in my audible library for download. Others I have the cd's, though most of those, I went ahead and replaced them with the downloaded audiobook (I got all the Harry Potter books on CD, then downloaded them from the Pottermore site when they became available), but some I'm not sure where I got them.

Primary is the Rob Ingles LOTR readings. I find it very surprising that these books aren't available on audible. I have the cd's of course, but the downloaded versions are all m4b files. That implies that I got them might have gotten them from iTunes (they are available on iTunes for download as are the Harry Potter books), but they aren't listed in my purchased books. Hum. I really thought that I bought them from audible, but they aren't listed in my books there either. They were available on audible at one time, which makes me suspect that is where I bought them.

Anyone notice audiobooks that you purchased missing from your audible library?

(note, this isn't really a problem, since I always download all my audiobooks. It's mostly a matter of curiousity)

AnemicOak · 05-07-2018, 12:13 AM

I had one book missing from Audible a couple of years ago (Across the Nightingale Floor), but I emailed CS and they restored my access to it. AFAIK I currently have nothing missing, but my library is at 971 titles so I might not miss something unless I go looking for the specific title.

David Munch · 05-07-2018, 04:28 AM

I download all audiobooks I buy, and store them myself, so I have easy access to them, so I wouldn't notice if any go missing.

I had considered stop doing this, since I could always just download them from the source, but this thread is a good splinter in that idea.

pwalker8 · 05-07-2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by David Munch

I download all audiobooks I buy, and store them myself, so I have easy access to them, so I wouldn't notice if any go missing.

I had considered stop doing this, since I could always just download them from the source, but this thread is a good splinter in that idea.

I learned my lesson way back in the early days of ebooks when peanut press (I think that was the company) went belly up. The Incomplete Enchanter was the first ebook that I bought. After they went belly up, it was quite a few years before I could find a new copy of the ebook. Now, I download everything, remove DRM and make backup copies of everything.

It stood me in good stead when Sony closed down their ebook store. While they transferred my library to Kobo, they didn't transfer the books they no longer carried. There were about a dozen out of 200+ ebooks that didn't get transferred. Fortunately, I had copies of them all.

On one of the photography podcasts, one of the photographers said that he keeps 3 copies of all his pictures - one on a local hard drive, one on an external raid hard drive and one off site on a cloud server. I do that with all my ebooks, audiobooks and movies as well as things like photos, code or video that I might want to keep.

sakura-panda · 05-07-2018, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pwalker8

Primary is the Rob Ingles LOTR readings. I find it very surprising that these books aren't available on audible.

I just did a search, and these books seems to be available both in my library and in the Audible store.

(I have not noticed any missing recordings, but I have always been able to find the books I want in my library; I probably wouldn't notice unless I couldn't access one.)

pwalker8 · 05-07-2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sakura-panda

I just did a search, and these books seems to be available both in my library and in the Audible store.

(I have not noticed any missing recordings, but I have always been able to find the books I want in my library; I probably wouldn't notice unless I couldn't access one.)

Well that is odd. Maybe I typoed something.

Tarana · 05-07-2018, 02:38 PM

It happens very rarely. Even though the audiobook is no longer available for sale, it should remain in your library. If you think you have books missing, make a list. Then go through the PURCHASES section on your account and find the order # and date. Write it down, then contact Customer Service and they can reinstate it.

I still download and remove DRM on all my audiobook purchases just-in-case. Any major company can suddenly shut down a division. There are possibilities that there is a glitch in the copy available on Audible for something they can no longer sell. I also have to recognize the problems I will have when I no longer have a second income - I won't be able to afford WIFI and will have to go to the library to download any Audible content. Better for me now to download and be prepared for that.

Barbara1955 · 05-07-2018, 04:25 PM

With me its the Matching eBook Missing....grrr Or the ebook & Audible are there but Don't match!

Amazondoc · 06-29-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarana

I still download and remove DRM on all my audiobook purchases just-in-case.

What do you use for the DRM?

My favorite audiobook app -- Bookmobile -- will no longer deal well with Audible books. It constantly loses its place, occasionally plays a random mp3, and so on. It works fine with mp3 files, though. So I've been thinking about finding some way to convert my aax files.

Tarana · 06-29-2018, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Amazondoc

What do you use for the DRM?

My favorite audiobook app -- Bookmobile -- will no longer deal well with Audible books. It constantly loses its place, occasionally plays a random mp3, and so on. It works fine with mp3 files, though. So I've been thinking about finding some way to convert my aax files.

How are you downloading the current Audible audiobooks? Enhanced or Format 4? That may make a difference with using your Bookmobile. Otherwise, consider going back to the Audible app.

I can't give you info on removing DRM as it's against Mobileread rules.

CRussel · 06-30-2018, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Amazondoc

What do you use for the DRM?

My favorite audiobook app -- Bookmobile -- will no longer deal well with Audible books. It constantly loses its place, occasionally plays a random mp3, and so on. It works fine with mp3 files, though. So I've been thinking about finding some way to convert my aax files.

I use a free program called inAudible. I'm theory it works on both .aa and .aax files, but I find it a better process with .aax files. Current version is 1.95 I think. The output is either .MP3 or .m4b, your choice.

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Originally Posted by Tarana

I can't give you info on removing DRM as it's against Mobileread rules.

No, actually we can now answer in a general way. Just can't give step by step directions. Essentially the same as with eBooks.

Catlady · 06-30-2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

I use a free program called inAudible. I'm theory it works on both .aa and .aax files, but I find it a better process with .aax files. Current version is 1.95 I think. The output is either .MP3 or .m4b, your choice.

I've been using aaxtomp3--never heard of inAudible.

Amazondoc · 06-30-2018, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarana

How are you downloading the current Audible audiobooks? Enhanced or Format 4? That may make a difference with using your Bookmobile.

That's a good thought. I usually download in enhanced, but I could try other formats.

Quote:

Otherwise, consider going back to the Audible app.

I'm mostly using iBooks right now. It's not as good as Bookmobile, but it's a step up from Audible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

I use a free program called inAudible. I'm theory it works on both .aa and .aax files, but I find it a better process with .aax files. Current version is 1.95 I think. The output is either .MP3 or .m4b, your choice.

Great -- thanks! I'll Google it!

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Originally Posted by Catlady

I've been using aaxtomp3--never heard of inAudible.

Thanks! I'll check it out too!

Amazondoc · 06-30-2018, 12:49 PM

Quick update: I should have mentioned earlier that I'm on a Mac. I briefly checked out AAXtomp3, inAudible, and AudibleChapters, but it appears that those are mostly PC-focused. InAudible does have a Mac version called minAudible, but apparently it is no longer being updated. However, I've just downloaded an app called OpenAudible that has a specific Mac version, and I'm going to give it a try.

Thanks for the pointers. I'll report back on how this works!

silverraven · 06-30-2018, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

I use a free program called inAudible. I'm theory it works on both .aa and .aax files, but I find it a better process with .aax files. Current version is 1.95 I think. The output is either .MP3 or .m4b, your choice.

No, actually we can now answer in a general way. Just can't give step by step directions. Essentially the same as with eBooks.

I LOVE InAudible!
S

05-06-2018, 07:57 PM	#1
pwalker8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,196 Karma: 70314280 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Pro, iPad mini, Kobo Aura, Amazon paperwhite, Sony PRS-T2	audiobooks that you bought but are no longer available Over the years, I've bought a lot of audiobooks. Most of my audiobooks come from audible (over 600 since 2006), but I suspect that some books that are no longer in the audible store, are no longer in my audible library for download. Others I have the cd's, though most of those, I went ahead and replaced them with the downloaded audiobook (I got all the Harry Potter books on CD, then downloaded them from the Pottermore site when they became available), but some I'm not sure where I got them. Primary is the Rob Ingles LOTR readings. I find it very surprising that these books aren't available on audible. I have the cd's of course, but the downloaded versions are all m4b files. That implies that I got them might have gotten them from iTunes (they are available on iTunes for download as are the Harry Potter books), but they aren't listed in my purchased books. Hum. I really thought that I bought them from audible, but they aren't listed in my books there either. They were available on audible at one time, which makes me suspect that is where I bought them. Anyone notice audiobooks that you purchased missing from your audible library? (note, this isn't really a problem, since I always download all my audiobooks. It's mostly a matter of curiousity)

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AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I had one book missing from Audible a couple of years ago (Across the Nightingale Floor), but I emailed CS and they restored my access to it. AFAIK I currently have nothing missing, but my library is at 971 titles so I might not miss something unless I go looking for the specific title.

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David Munch Scholar Posts: 1,012 Karma: 3999312 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kobo Libra H2O + iPad Air 4	I download all audiobooks I buy, and store them myself, so I have easy access to them, so I wouldn't notice if any go missing. I had considered stop doing this, since I could always just download them from the source, but this thread is a good splinter in that idea.

05-07-2018, 02:38 PM	#7
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,061 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	It happens very rarely. Even though the audiobook is no longer available for sale, it should remain in your library. If you think you have books missing, make a list. Then go through the PURCHASES section on your account and find the order # and date. Write it down, then contact Customer Service and they can reinstate it. I still download and remove DRM on all my audiobook purchases just-in-case. Any major company can suddenly shut down a division. There are possibilities that there is a glitch in the copy available on Audible for something they can no longer sell. I also have to recognize the problems I will have when I no longer have a second income - I won't be able to afford WIFI and will have to go to the library to download any Audible content. Better for me now to download and be prepared for that.

05-07-2018, 04:25 PM	#8
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	With me its the Matching eBook Missing....grrr Or the ebook & Audible are there but Don't match!

06-30-2018, 12:49 PM	#14
Amazondoc Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2018 Device: Kindle Fire HDX and Fire HD	Quick update: I should have mentioned earlier that I'm on a Mac. I briefly checked out AAXtomp3, inAudible, and AudibleChapters, but it appears that those are mostly PC-focused. InAudible does have a Mac version called minAudible, but apparently it is no longer being updated. However, I've just downloaded an app called OpenAudible that has a specific Mac version, and I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for the pointers. I'll report back on how this works!