Current Audiobook Specials

[skinmaan]

I almost forgot about this one. Audible has, of all things, a Father's Day freebie. If you'd like a copy of "Go the F--k to Sleep" by Adam Mansbach andread by Samuel L. Jackson you can get it for free here. This is good through Sunday so if you're interested don't delay. I got this book a couple of years ago when it first came out and I think it's hilarious.

Enjoy!
skinmaan
Your audiobook bloodhound

[gabby98]

Originally Posted by skinmaan

I almost forgot about this one. Audible has, of all things, a Father's Day freebie. If you'd like a copy of "Go the F--k to Sleep" by Adam Mansbach andread by Samuel L. Jackson you can get it for free here. This is good through Sunday so if you're interested don't delay. I got this book a couple of years ago when it first came out and I think it's hilarious.

Enjoy!
skinmaan
Your audiobook bloodhound

lol...thanks. George Takai just posted about this book on G+ about a week or so ago and the tab has been open on my phone since then

[sakura-panda]

Originally Posted by Froide

@sakura-panda:

After reading your question, I looked at the "Frequently Asked Questions for Audible for Whispersync for Voice" page and pasted an excerpt below. If you want further information, you can click the link to read more FAQs and their answers.

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

This is the right place to ask questions like this, since we don't have an audiobook forum. Froide gave you the pertinent info about Whispersync, so read it over.

Remember, syncing between the Kindle ebook and the Audible audiobook requires an internet connection. You don't need to be on the internet the entire time, but you do need to establish your position on the internet at the end of your reading/listening session. If you don't, Whispersync won't know where your position really is and will send you to the last known sync.

One feature you might try for her is Immersion Reading (see the info Froide gave you); but that requires ownership of a Kindle Fire (all models, except the first generation).

As to iTunes, I don't know how that would work. I don't use it. I would assume (no guarantees) that the books should sync in you're listening to them from the Audible app. Hopefully, someone who uses Audible through iTunes will be able to provide a definitive answer.

If you still have questions, don't hesitate to ask them.

Nothing like asking a non-specific question and then wondering why the answer doesn't fit.

My Amazon and Audible accounts are linked. I have three Kindles (two with keyboard and one touch). All of my books are on at least two of the Kindles; my kids have their books on their Kindles and then I have copies of the same books on my Kindle.

So my real questions are:

1. If I have a copy on my Kindle, and she has a copy on her Kindle, how does Audible know which copy to sync to? Will it always sync to the beginning (my book) or will it sync to the farthest page read (her book)?

2. I mentioned the iTunes thing to point out that I don't know how Audible itself manages books. To keep things simple and separate, I would download her book from the Audible cloud onto my device. I wondered if I needed to do something in the Audible app to tell it I wanted it to be linked with the companion Kindle version or is this automatic "feature" on Amazon/Audible's end?

Sorry for the confusion. I actually read the FAQ on the Audible site before I posted and it didn't help me -- that's why I posted here.

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by sakura-panda

So my real questions are:

1. If I have a copy on my Kindle, and she has a copy on her Kindle, how does Audible know which copy to sync to? Will it always sync to the beginning (my book) or will it sync to the farthest page read (her book)?

It will sync all books to the furthest read across all devices. You can reset the furthest page read for a given book by going to Amazon.com/myk.

2. I mentioned the iTunes thing to point out that I don't know how Audible itself manages books. To keep things simple and separate, I would download her book from the Audible cloud onto my device. I wondered if I needed to do something in the Audible app to tell it I wanted it to be linked with the companion Kindle version or is this automatic "feature" on Amazon/Audible's end?

If you use the Audible application on your iPhone, and the book has WhisperSync enabled, then yes, it will automatically link and set the furthest page read as you listen to the book. If you sideload with iTunes software, then NO it will not sync at all.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by sakura-panda

1. If I have a copy on my Kindle, and she has a copy on her Kindle, how does Audible know which copy to sync to? Will it always sync to the beginning (my book) or will it sync to the farthest page read (her book)?

Originally Posted by CRussel

It will sync all books to the furthest read across all devices. You can reset the furthest page read for a given book by going to Amazon.com/myk.

If someone else is reading faster than you or you're switching devices, a box will pop up informing you about the furthest page read and on which device. It gives you the option to either sync to that page or decline and remain where you currently are.

[sakura-panda]

Originally Posted by CRussel

It will sync all books to the furthest read across all devices. You can reset the furthest page read for a given book by going to Amazon.com/myk.


If you use the Audible application on your iPhone, and the book has WhisperSync enabled, then yes, it will automatically link and set the furthest page read as you listen to the book. If you sideload with iTunes software, then NO it will not sync at all.

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

If someone else is reading faster than you or you're switching devices, a box will pop up informing you about the furthest page read and on which device. It gives you the option to either sync to that page or decline and remain where you currently are.

That answers my questions! I suddenly realized I didn't know how to link up the Audible and Kindle books. I've never seen a pop-up on Audible -- and it didn't occur to me that it would handle it the same way as it does for the Kindles. I'll have to be sure to tell my 7 year old to expect that. Thanks!

[skinmaan]

Something I thought some of you might find interesting that I put over in the news forum.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=240859

skinmaan

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by skinmaan

I almost forgot about this one. Audible has, of all things, a Father's Day freebie. If you'd like a copy of "Go the F--k to Sleep" by Adam Mansbach andread by Samuel L. Jackson you can get it for free here. This is good through Sunday so if you're interested don't delay. I got this book a couple of years ago when it first came out and I think it's hilarious.

Enjoy!
skinmaan
Your audiobook bloodhound

Thanks - added to OP and Free Audible Titles

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Katie1

THANKS from me toooo! Without this thread I miss a LOT of Audiobooks! And Advice LOL

Originally Posted by Piepan

And me three. Too. Much appreciated.

Originally Posted by MobileJanie

Yes, thanks and karma to tubemonkey for all his work, and to GtrsRGr8 for reminding me to be appropriately grateful.

Thanks guys - I appreciate it

(sorry for the delay, but I'm just now catching up in this thread)

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by CRussel

Just got an email from Audible -- "$10 if I use 4 credits by June 8th". Just a coincidence that I have 4 credits sitting in my account? Somehow, I don't think so...

They want you to spend, spend, spend

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Piepan

For Simon Vance fans, and genealogy buffs, one of today's Kindle Daily Deal may appeal.

All three books in the Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery series for $1.99 each - these feature said Mr. Tayte, a genealogist, doing genealogical detective work, solving genealogical mysteries and having a thrilling time doing so (something like that).

These titles sound interesting. It's a pity they're not available as library books.

[tubemonkey]

Today is the last day to claim these free SYNC titles

• All Our Yesterdays -- Cristin Terrill --> US & Canada ONLY
• Julius Caesar -- William Shakespeare

[Barbara1955]

I tell you what I miss... When Inmersion reading 1st started I could do it on my K3!! Now you cant bummer. They also gave away 31 ebooks & matching Audibles to try the new feature out. I listened to 15 on the K3 before they stopped doing it. One of the reasons I got the Fire HD when it 1st came out was cause of those books! & I have Yet to get the Sync to work on my K3 yet they say it does! So If I am reading & my eyes get tired but I still want to Listen to the book... shouldn't it do that? mine wont! It starts at the beginning when I do the switch??? Yes I contacted Amazon & Audible!

[Brendan Moody]

The latest Humble Bundle is another set of audiobooks from Recorded Books. All titles are DRM-free and multi-format.

No matter what you pay, you get:
The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger, read by Richard M. Davidson
Strip Tease by Carl Hiaasen, read by George Wilson
Red Rising by Pierce Brown, read by Tim Gerard Reynolds
Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris, read by Alyssa Bresnahan

Paying more than the average (currently $8.91), you'll also get:
How Music Works by David Byrne, read by Andrew Garman
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow, read by the author
Hollow World by Michael J. Sullivan, read by Jonathan Davis

For $10 or more, you'll also get:
Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk, read by James Colby

More titles to be added later. I'm sure someone will post about it when that happens.

Eight captivating narratives. The Humble Audiobook Bundle 2 features eight brilliant audiobooks from Recorded Books, one of the largest independent publishers and distributors of unabridged audiobooks in the world. Pay what you want for The Perfect Storm, Strip Tease, Red Rising and Grave Sight. If you choose to pay more than the average price, you’ll also receive How Music Works, Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom and Hollow World. Pay $10 or more and you'll receive all of the above, plus the critically-acclaimed Fight Club. Grab this bundle and listen to these exciting stories on the go in MP3 format. Click on the icons above for descriptions of each book.

Pay what you want. These eight audiobooks would cost you more than $714, but you get to name your price!

DRM-free and Multi-platform. You can download these audiobooks onto your favorite device to enjoy wherever you go in MP3 format. Full instructions to access these titles can be found here.

Support vital causes. You choose where your money goes: between the authors and two non-profit organizations, the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Worldreader. And if you like this promotion, a tip to Humble Bundle would be greatly appreciated!

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Brendan Moody

The latest Humble Bundle is another set of audiobooks from Recorded Books. All titles are DRM-free and multi-format.

Thanks - added to OP

I'll pass on this one. Nothing there worth paying for.