Current Audiobook Specials

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by septentrion

BTW some books seem to come and go in the Whispersync program. I'd swear the 2nd and 3rd books of the Beautiful Creatures series were whispersync audiobooks and now they're not.

All of the Beautiful Creature books (not sure about the short, Dark Dreams) were Whispersync at one time. It's definitely true that books come and go from the program. It's also true that the discounted price changes at times too.

[hwlester]

Originally Posted by Marrella

Thank you!

Big Finish runs specials almost every weekend lately as well as having the monthly special The Listeners (download only for $5 or pounds or euro as the case may be).

[septentrion]

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

All of the Beautiful Creature books (not sure about the short, Dark Dreams) were Whispersync at one time. It's definitely true that books come and go from the program. It's also true that the discounted price changes at times too.

I wish I had bought them then I'm in the mood to listen to them. Not that I miss material to listen...

Also, in France libraries don't use overdrive. Checking out ebooks here... the choici is so small and the ebooks only in French, so that option is void for me, alas. But thanks for suggesting it.

[AnemicOak]

I checked my receipts. They were $2.99 each when I got them on 16 Feb 2013, the same day the Kindle versions were Kindle Daily Deals (also $2.99 each).

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by cadele

Audible have a scifi special going on. Selected books are $6.95 for members. I picked up the C.J. Cherry, Pride of Chanur book 1. There is also a Liaden book I know I will succumb to.

Sorry, but I do not know how to post a link!

Here's a link to the sale titles (111 total)...
http://www.audible.com/mt/SuperSciFi_ALL


A few I noticed that may appeal to some, among others...
A Beautiful Friendship - David Weber
A Canticle for Leibowitz - Walter M. Miller
Carpe Diem - Sharon Lee, Steve Miller
Diplomatic Immunity - Lois McMaster Bujold
Distant Thunders - Taylor Anderson
Earth Strike - Ian Douglas
Ender's Game Alive (full cast) - Orson Scott Card
Eon - Greg Bear
Eye of the Storm - John Ringo
Little Fuzzy - H. Beam Piper
Mutineer: Kris Longknife, Book 1 - Mike Shepherd
Powersat - Ben Bova
Reamde - Neal Stephenson
Rendezvous with Rama - Arthur C Clarke
Revelation Space - Alastair Reynolds
The Dreaming Void - Peter F. Hamilton
The Lost Fleet: Dauntless - Jack Campbell
The Man in the High Castle - Philip K. Dick
The Martian Chronicles - Ray Bradbury
With the Lightnings - David Drake
Wool Omnibus - Hugh Howey

[GtrsRGr8]

I find what I'm about to do very difficult. It's about all that I can do to post an item that is not free. But, I'm about to do it. In fact, I'm about to post two of them. And, they're not even close to being free. I'm having to steel myself. It's very difficult . . . .

Will you still think the same of me when I get through? Or, will my reputation be . . . be . . . ruined??? Oh, the shame! *sobbing uncontrollably* *reaching for a tissue* *blowing my nose*.

Please, my fellow Mobilereaders, please forgive me for this temporary lapse! I am only human and subject to failures as any human being!!! I promise that I'll be back to my miserly ways in my next post if at all possible, or, if not that post, at least the next one after that! I beg your patience . . . .

The audiobook company Downpour has a couple of books at great prices for download only (other formats are at regular prices, I think) "this week." Find both of them at http://www.downpour.com/downpour-dea...al+of+the+Week. Here they are:

The Divine Comedy. By Dante Alighieri. $4.95. I listened to a little bit of the audio and I thought that the narration was acceptable. Audible's price at the present moment is $19.95 (will Audible sometimes match the prices of competitors as its sister company Amazon will sometimes do? Does anyone know?). At Audible it is currently rated 3.7 stars from 192 ratings.

Blackstone Audio presents a new recording of this classic masterpiece, originally published in 1320, read by award-winning narrator Ralph Cosham.

No words can describe the greatness of this work, a greatness both of theme and of artistry. Dante’s theme is universal; it involves the greatest concepts that man has ever attained. Only a genius could have found the loftiness of tone and the splendor and variety of images that are presented in The Divine Comedy.

The story is an allegory representing the soul’s journey from spiritual depths to spiritual heights. As mankind exposes itself, by its merits or demerits, to the rewards or the punishments of justice, it experiences “Inferno” or hell, “Purgatorio” or purgatory, and “Paradiso” or heaven, a vision of a world of beauty, light, and song. Dante’s arduous journey through the circles of hell make for an incredibly moving human drama, and a single listen will reveal the power of Dante’s imagination to make the spiritual visible.

In this edition, “Inferno” is translated by John Aitken Carlyle, “Purgatorio,” by Thomas Okey, and “Paradiso” by Philip H. Wicksteed.

The Plantagenets. By Dan Jones. $6.95. Audible's price at the present moment is $20.95. At Audible it is currently rated 4.1 stars from 195 ratings.

The first Plantagenet king inherited a blood-soaked kingdom from the Normans and transformed it into an empire that stretched at its peak from Scotland to Jerusalem. In this epic history, Dan Jones vividly resurrects this fierce and seductive royal dynasty and its mythic world. We meet the captivating Eleanor of Aquitaine, twice queen and the most famous woman in Christendom; her son, Richard the Lionheart, who fought Saladin in the Third Crusade; and King John, a tyrant who was forced to grant the Magna Carta, which formed the basis of our own Bill of Rights. This is the era of chivalry, Robin Hood, and the Knights Templar, the era of the Black Death, the Black Prince, the founding of Parliament, and the Hundred Years’ War.

[GtrsRGr8]

Originally Posted by GtrsRGr8

The audiobook company Downpour has a couple of books at great prices for download only (other formats are at regular prices, I think) "this week."

I just found a promo code for an additional 10% off that is supposedly good through 6/30/14. I know, at least, that it worked for me when I checked out at Downpour a few minutes ago. The code is LISTEN10. Put it in the box that says "promo or download code" in your shopping cart and click "apply," just before going to checkout, to receive the discount.

[septentrion]

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

I checked my receipts. They were $2.99 each when I got them on 16 Feb 2013, the same day the Kindle versions were Kindle Daily Deals (also $2.99 each).

A pity I wasn't enamoured with audiobooks yet at that time!

[David Munch]

Originally Posted by GtrsRGr8

The Divine Comedy. By Dante Alighieri. $4.95. I listened to a little bit of the audio and I thought that the narration was acceptable. Audible's price at the present moment is $19.95 (will Audible sometimes match the prices of competitors as its sister company Amazon will sometimes do? Does anyone know?). At Audible it is currently rated 3.7 stars from 192 ratings.

How is this one? I was considering it, but I am unsure if I would enjoy it. I am not good with poetry or advanced language structure (I am not english native), I just enjoy a good story.

[GtrsRGr8]

Originally Posted by David Munch

How is this one? I was considering it, but I am unsure if I would enjoy it. I am not good with poetry or advanced language structure (I am not english native), I just enjoy a good story.

Well, it's considered an epic (read: it's l o n g). You really need to pay attention when you're listening to it or you'll get "lost." It's definitely not poetry (what we generally consider poetry, anyway); it doesn't have advanced language structure. I don't remember now, but either Downpour's or Audible's site has a 4 or 5 minute clip that would give you a good idea of the nature of the whole story.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by GtrsRGr8

I find what I'm about to do very difficult. It's about all that I can do to post an item that is not free. But, I'm about to do it. In fact, I'm about to post two of them. And, they're not even close to being free. I'm having to steel myself. It's very difficult . . . .

Have you checked your library? Both of these audiobooks (and these versions) are available in several of mine. That makes them free for me. I have no desire to listen to The Divine Comedy; but thanks to your post, I will listen to The Plantagenets. I love history. Thanks.

[cadele]

YAY! Even though I never got the banner, I did receive the $10 Audible credit for purchasing 4 audiobooks in April.

So I used that for Carpe Diem in the scifi sale and still have a few dollars over. I'll probably use that for a whispersync title.

I used a credit to buy Local Custom as I want to try and read the Liaden books in order. (I have read Agent Of Change in ebook, but that was a freebie.)

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by cadele

YAY! Even though I never got the banner, I did receive the $10 Audible credit for purchasing 4 audiobooks in April.

Good

What gets me is the disconnect between Audible reps and company policy. On two separate occasions, they absolutely told me I didn't qualify for the offer; and yet, I still got it. Needless to say, I'm not impressed with their customer service.

[David Munch]

Originally Posted by GtrsRGr8

Well, it's considered an epic (read: it's l o n g). You really need to pay attention when you're listening to it or you'll get "lost." It's definitely not poetry (what we generally consider poetry, anyway); it doesn't have advanced language structure. I don't remember now, but either Downpour's or Audible's site has a 4 or 5 minute clip that would give you a good idea of the nature of the whole story.

Thanks, I checked out the Downpour clip, and it certainly seem like something where you have to pay attention as you mention. I think I'll do it on eBook when I am retired instead.

[Jane A]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Good

What gets me is the disconnect between Audible reps and company policy. On two separate occasions, they absolutely told me I didn't qualify for the offer; and yet, I still got it. Needless to say, I'm not impressed with their customer service.

I find one has to strictly monitor them to make sure you get your due with their promotions. When I didn't receive my $10 credit by last night I opened a chat and here is my conversation. (I bought a few of my qualifying titles with Whispersync.)

Me:Can you please tell me when you'll be crediting my account with what I earned during your April promotion to buy 4 books and get a $10 credit? I understand the credit was to be applied 5/5.
Jermaine:Thanks for contacting Audible, my name is Jermaine and I would be glad to help you with your inquiry.
I would be more than willing to check on this for you.
Upon further review of your Audible.com account, I am seeing where you ordered six titles in the month of April but only one title had the regular price of $14.95 and that was Sylvester. To be eligible for this promotion you would have to had ordered four titles with the regular price of $14.95.
As a one time exception, I will go ahead and issue a $10 coupon to your account so this can be used towards the purchase of an audiobook.
Me:I appreciate your giving the the credit, thank you. However, I have a question. The promotion clearly stated that the audiobooks had to have a "regular price" of more than $14.95. This is the case for each of the titles I purchased.
Jermaine:The way how it works is if you order titles for a discounted price different from the 30% off which comes with your membership, the price that is given would be the regular price.
It seems you got some of the titles with promotions given.

Does that last statement make any sense? It doesn't to me! Anyway, I am sure I received my credit for previous "buy 4, get $10" promotions without dissent from Audible, using a few Whispersync titles in order to qualify.