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Despite the increasing popularity of television, computer games and web surfing, reading books continues being a preferred pastime for many. An increasing number of readers are choosing to take advantage of audiobooks, an audio recording of a book. If you have been reluctant to try out audio books, take into account the benefits of "reading with your ears," which can make experiencing a book more convenient and engaging.

Economical. It can be easy to forget the money-saving value of audio books. Downloading or buying one on Compact disc, especially with a subscription plan, is frequently less expensive than buying a hardcover -- and often even a soft cover book.. If you take advantage of a promotion, you may even be able to get two or more for the cost of one hardcover book.
Purchase or rent. If you are accustomed to borrowing books from the library rather than purchasing them, you can continue to do so with audiobooks since a number of companies feature rental programs.
Free up space (and weight). Many of us maintain sizable collections of books in our homes. A number of these books we may not want to display or do not intend to read again. Consequently, we banish them to cardboard boxes and exile them to the basement or closet where they accumulate dust and simply take up space. Whether your audiobook collection contains 3 or 300 titles, it will only ever occupy a mere few square inches, the dimensions of your digital media player (and a full mp3 player weighs no more than an empty one!) Transitioning to audiobooks means that you can use the space in your house, briefcase or purse much more efficiently.
Avoid eye strain. Devoted readers understand that prolonged amounts of time spent reading may cause eye strain. As an alternative, you can "read with your ears" for many hours and you can hold your eyes open or shut as you listen -- they'll never come to be fatigued.
Read just about anywhere. It is possible and practical to listen to a book as you walk to work or while you are on the exercise bike -- without needing to be bothered about holding the book, flipping pages or continually losing your place as you try to accomplish two things at the same time.
A new dimension to reading. Professional narrators will oftentimes perform using distinctive voices and accents as they read aloud the lines of different characters in a book. This adds a new new dimension to the reading experience, helping to bring to life the characters and situations while you listen, making reading a more immersive experience. Many professional audio book narrators draw from a background in theater, allowing them to genuinely deliver a character's southern twang or Brooklyn accent.
Read together. Sharing a book with others is easier. If both you and your husband or wife or kid want to read the same book, there is no need for one to wait around until the other finishes reading it. You can listen to it together in the car or truck during a excursion or on your home stereo as you spend true quality time together.

Felicity Lopez is an avid audiobooks reader and has authored numerous articles on audiobooks, audiobook providers and audiobook reviews. She is a frequent contributor to AudiobooksUSA.com, including comparisons of the leading audiobook providers, audiobook downloads versus rentals, and the benefits of audiobooks versus traditional books.