Better Living > Frugal Living > TipsJanuary 25, 2007

Downloading Audiobooks From The Library

I am an avid reader, but with not a lot of time to read, I have turned to recorded books on tape or CD. I always had a difficult time getting things back on time. I learned that my library now has a web site for recorded books that I can download to my computer. These are loaned to you on a 14 day basis, and they can be burned to CD if you want to do that. I now listen when I am on the computer, and take it with me on CD if I want to.

By Leann from Columbus, Ohio

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01/27/2007

Hi Lynn, thank you for the info. on the website, I appreciate it!! I will be on that one today.

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01/27/2007

Once you put the book on you computer you can also put it on an MP3 player if you have one. The library I belong to has several sites that you can download for free if you are a library member.

I am hooked on audiobooks! I have a 45 minute drive to work and they are great to listen to!!!

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01/25/2007

Hi, Leann, I know, it's a pain worrying about getting library books and tapes back on time; so check out this website: www.PaperBackSwap.com. You can trade your paperback, hardback, and audio books for free at their website; they've got over 900,000 books and tapes to choose from! Just takes 9 books (paper, hard, or audio) that you want to trade to get started; check it out!

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Download Books From Library

I have a small Netbook computer and I also like to read. I discovered I can download books from the library to my Netbook free.

For example, my city library offers hundreds of up to date books free to download to your computer or iPod touch, and all you need is to apply online for an account without stepping foot in the library.

Usually you can loan up to 10 books for up to 21 days at a time.

Check with your local library. They all have digital reading material to borrow for patrons. It's a great way to save money. No more buying books.

By pat from CA

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