FREE/BARGAIN — Audiobooks

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Audible UK -- Daily Deal -- exp 01 Jun @ 11:59 pm BST

• TBA -- Gunmetal Gray (book 6) -- Mark Greaney -- action/adven

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Daily Deals -- exp 01 Jun @ 11:59 pm PT

• Audible US ---> TBA ---- Ship of Smoke and Steel (book 1) -- Django Wexler -- YA fantasy
  
• Audible CA ---> $4.95 -- Bully (book 1) -- Penelope Douglas -- romance
  
• Downpour ----> $3.95 -- The Jade Bones (book 2) -- Lani Forbes -- YA fantasy

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Alexa US -- Monthly Selection -- exp 30 Jun @ 11:59 pm PT

streaming only on Alexa-enabled devices

Ask, “Alexa, what’s free from Audible?” to find out which top Audible title is free for listening on Alexa this month.

FREE -- Road Trip Elegies -- Rufus Wainwright/ R Wainwright -- 3.5 hrs -- NF memoir

"It’s very important that you go to college in music, but it’s probably more important that you drop out." —Rufus’s mother, Kate McGarriggle

Celebrated singer, songwriter, and composer, Rufus Wainwright knows exactly what to pack for his journey between St. Sauveur, Quebec, and New York City. He’s intimately familiar with the route, from its topography to its emotional touchstones—each mile nearly etched into his psyche. The starting point, nestled in the Laurentian Mountains, is an hour northeast of Montreal, and home to a large part of his fabled upbringing with its rich maternal lineage and musical legacy. It’s also loaded with some good ol’ fashioned baggage. The end point, New York, like for so many before and after him, serves as a storied stomping ground for his rise as an artist and person, independent of his family. It’s an ever-alluring, but uneasy place, as it’s dished out equal measures of validation and indifference throughout their testy relationship. In Road Trip Elegies, Rufus sets out on the trek with his usual personal effects: a treasure trove of memories; a razor-sharp-wit; and big appetite for healthy self-reflection. But on this particular trip, he’s packed two additional items to help navigate the experience: something to record himself with, and, someone to talk to. For the latter, Rufus has tapped his therapist. Yes, Mark the Analyst. (Hey, why not go for the best?) What ensues over the course of three one-hour episodes is a captivating, detailed, and candid coming of age story—an artist’s awakening—shared by a man who uniquely understands from whence he came and how it’s all played out ever since. As satisfying or soulful a premise that may be, Rufus is the consummate showman, Road Trip Elegies offers its listeners much, much more.

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Alexa UK -- Monthly Selections -- exp 30 Jun @ 11:59 pm BST

streaming only on Alexa-enabled devices

Alexa, what's free from Audible?

We have some exciting news for Alexa users. Each month we will offer a selection of brilliant audiobooks you'll be able to listen to for free on your Alexa device. Browse this month's selection below.

• FREE -- Wind in the Willows (book 1) -- K Grahame/ M Hordern -- 6.9 hrs -- kids classic
  
• FREE -- Picture of Dorian Gray -- O Wilde/ E Petherbridge -- 8.1 hrs -- classic
  
• FREE -- Five Children and It (book 1) -- E Nesbit/ L Bellingham -- 1.1 hrs -- kids classic

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Audible AU -- Editor's Extra -- exp 05 Jul @ 11:59 pm AEST

FREE -- The Hidden Life of Trees -- Peter Wohlleben/ Mike Grady -- 7.6 hrs -- NF science

What They Feel, How They Communicate - Discoveries From a Secret World

A forester's fascinating stories backed by the latest scientific research illustrate how trees nurture and talk to each other. Are trees social beings?

In this international best seller - which has sold more than 320,000 copies in Germany alone - forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that, yes, the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers.

Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration he has observed in his woodland. After you have heard The Hidden Life of Trees, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.

What is Editors' Extra? -- Members Only

Each month, you'll get a free listen that our members love, chosen by our editors, on top of your monthly credit. Once you’ve listened, visit our Facebook group, What’s The Story?, to discuss the latest Editors' Extra with other audio fans.

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Libro.fm -- Monthly Offers -- exp 30 Jun @ 11:59 pm ET

Libro.fm Clubs

• Kids Club (21 titles) -- $10 or less
  
• YA Club (27 titles) -- $10 or less
  
• Kiss Club (10 titles) -- $3.99 each

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Downpour -- Rental of the Week -- exp 07 Jun @ 11:59 pm PT

Rental Only

$1.99 -- The Science of Pets -- Scientific American/ Ann Richardson -- 6.2 hrs -- NF animals

In the US, more than half of households have a pet—usually more than one. They’re usually considered members of the family, and some of us even call them our “furry children.” The strength of the human-pet bond tells us as much or more about ourselves as it does about our pets, and in this audiobook, we look at why dogs and cats behave the way they do and what makes our bond with them so strong.

Rental FAQ

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  When does my rental period begin?
  
  Your rental timer will begin counting down when you first initiate the download on your device or 10 days after purchase, whichever comes first.

  How long can I listen to a title?
  
  All digital rentals provide a minimum of 30 days to listen to a book from the time you initiate your first download. With some of our longer books, such as Atlas Shrugged (63hrs), we extend the listening period to 60 days. You do have the option of purchasing a 5, 10, or 20 day extension after you have made your rental purchase.

  How many times can I listen to my rental?
  
  You may listen to a rental as many times as you would like until it expires.

  Can I extend my rental time period?
  
  Once you are logged into your Downpour.com account, you can purchase a time extension for any of your previous rentals via THIS link. After clicking “Extend Rental,” you have the option of purchasing a 5-day ($1.95), 10-day ($2.95) or 20-day ($4.95) extension. If your rental has not yet expired, the purchased time will be added onto your rental. (Example: if your rental has one day remaining, and you purchase a five-day extension, you will now have six days total before your rental expires.) If your rental has already expired, the extension will allow you to listen to your book again for the amount of time purchased.

  Can I have the same rental on more than one device?
  
  You may listen to your audiobook rental on as many personal devices as you own. Your rental time will be synced across all devices on which you have installed the Downpour app.

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Audiobooks.com -- Monthly Offer -- exp 30 Jun @ 11:59 pm ET

• FREE -- VIP Rewards -- choose 1 of 45 for free -- members only

VIP Rewards

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  What is it?
  In addition to your monthly credit, members (including customers in their free trial!) enjoy the benefits of our VIP Rewards program, choosing from an exclusive selection of books to download for FREE, every month. That’s right, extra listening for no extra fee!
  
  How do I get it?
  Sign up for an Audiobooks.com free trial to get started. Then you’ll be able to browse this month’s special VIP Rewards and make your selection from the VIP Rewards area of the Audiobooks.com app or here on the website. VIP Rewards audiobooks refresh on the first day of every month, at which point you’ll be able to browse the new selection and choose how you’d like to use your credit. All of your VIP Rewards audiobooks will remain in your library as long as you remain a member. It’s our way of saying thanks for being a member!
  
  What do I get?
  Enjoy extra listening every month with your exclusive Audiobooks.com VIP Rewards! Start now by browsing this month's selection:

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Audible UK -- Daily Deal -- exp 02 Jun @ 11:59 pm BST

• TBA -- Master of War (book 1) -- David Gilman -- historical

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Daily Deals -- exp 02 Jun @ 11:59 pm PT

• Audible US ---> TBA ---- Radicals -- Nik Korpon -- thriller
  
• Audible CA ---> $2.50 -- ZAG -- Marty Neumeier -- NF business
  
• Downpour ----> $3.95 -- What Do You Care What... -- Richard P Feynman -- NF memoir

* ZAG: The Number-One Strategy of High Performance Brands

* “What Do You Care What Other People Think?”: Further Adventures of a Curious Character

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Audible US -- Prime Day Offer -- exp 30 Jun @ 11:59 pm PT

• Aud Premium Plus -- $6.95/mo x 4mo -- YMMV

Offer available from June 1, 2021 12:00AM PT until June 30, 2021 at 11:59PM PT. Offer is valid only for new customers of Audible.com who are Prime members at the time of sign-up. Offer applies only to an Audible Premium Plus monthly membership sold by audible.com. For the first 4 months of your Audible Premium Plus membership, you will be charged the discounted price of $6.95/month. After the first 4 months, your Audible membership will continue until cancelled at the then current full price (currently $14.95/month) with your designated credit card or another available card on file. Cancel anytime by visiting the Account Details page. Offer limited to one per customer and account, may not be combined with other offers, is non-transferable and may not be resold. Audible reserves the right to modify or cancel the offer at any time. If you violate any of these terms, the offer will be invalid.

By starting your membership, you agree to our Conditions Of Use and Amazon’s Privacy Notice and permit Audible to charge your default card or another card on file. Membership continues until cancelled for $6.95/mo. + taxes for the first 4 months, then $14.95/mo. + taxes thereafter. Cancel anytime via Account Details.

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LAST DAY -- SYNC Audio -- exp 02 Jun @ 11:59 pm ET

• FREE -- The Magic Barrel | Of Beetles and Angels --> details

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Audiobooks.com -- Monthly Offers -- exp 30 Jun @ 11:59 pm ET


2-for-1 Audiobook Sale -- members only

• Enjoy at Home (127 titles)
  
• Your Fitness Journey (100 titles)
  
• Elevating Your Work Life (86 titles)
  
• Life-Long Learning (79 titles)
  
• Armchair Travel (87 titles)
  
• Family Time (58 titles)

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Audiobooks.com -- exp 30 Jun @ 11:59 pm ET

• SALE -- Audio Bibles (6 titles) -- $9.99 and under -- members only

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Audible UK -- Daily Deal -- exp 03 Jun @ 11:59 pm BST

• TBA -- The Diamond Throne (book 1) -- David Eddings -- fantasy