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Gumnast2014 · 13/08/2014 08:55

Must say I do like audible.

I listen on the long commute to work and really grateful for it.

But I know have a stack of 8 to go and lots of credits to spend.

If you cancel do you loose all your books?

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antimatter · 21/05/2015 20:48

I finished listening to Funny Girl by Nick Hornby, narrated by Emma Fielding.

I really enjoyed it and narrator made it into something special. I cared about Sophie Straw and am glad I paid actual money for it (his books were on offer on Audible last week)

DuchessofMalfi · 21/05/2015 18:59

Just finished listening to A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson, narrated by Alex Jennings. Absolutely loved it, superb story and excellent narration - couldn't fault it. Did not want it to end :)

DuchessofMalfi · 12/05/2015 10:27

Oops that should say David Horovitch narrating.

DuchessofMalfi · 12/05/2015 10:26

Will be a while before I get to it but couldn't resist it at that price (was in their most recent flash sale ) Smile The sample sounded good though - David Horovitch.

damepeanutbutter · 12/05/2015 10:14

Duchess - would love to know if AK is good/readable/listenable when you get round to listening to it please.

DuchessofMalfi · 12/05/2015 09:30

I listened to Clare Balding's Walking: My Family and Other Rambles last week, and loved it. Recommended if you're looking for something upbeat (apart from one sad moment about her dog).

This week's listen couldn't be more different - it's Nabokov's Lolita, narrated by Jeremy Irons. Feeling slightly disturbed by it, but it is good.

Just bought Anna Karenina in a mad moment yesterday. It's 38 hours long so had better be good. Have been wanting to read it for ages.

AnonymousBird · 12/05/2015 09:21

We are also Times Plus subscribers, and I get a free Kindle book and a free Audible book every month as part of the subscription. Have had some really good ones.

Finished Serrailler 7 last night, and need to choose my next one from what is waiting in my Audible App....

FiveHoursSleep · 12/05/2015 07:55

I've discovered The Chronicles Of St Mary's series and have been happily snurking my way through dog walks and house work for the last week.

damepeanutbutter · 11/05/2015 21:56

Disclaimer by Renee Knight. Only published last month (in print and on audio). Heard Jane Garvey interviewing her on Woman's Hour and JG said she could not put it down, so I immediately downloaded it and am loving it.

AnonymousBird · 11/05/2015 21:42

I get far more done around the house and garden, and the dog gets fabulous walks now I've discovered audiobooks. I downloaded Barchester Towers today and I have Issy Bradley and the Chris Froome book lined up, just to mention a few.

10 hours in 2 days is seriously impressive, though I've covered off most of the Serrailler series in about 3 days a piece as I simply can't stop listening.

Middlemarch does sound amazing, that's on my list for later in the year.

Lindt70Percent · 11/05/2015 21:37

antimatter I usually can't bear housework but it's actually not too bad with a good audiobook to listen to. I've just downloaded The Moonstone, Wuthering Heights and The Mayor of Casterbridge as well. Forgot about Tess of the D'Urbervilles. Have actually read all of these (except The Moonstone) years ago as a conscientious teen but quite fancy listening to them now.

Have never managed to listen to 10 hours in 2 days though, that's impressive!

antimatter · 10/05/2015 20:20

Lind - I listen to my audiobooks during my commuting, one hour walk at lunchtime and walking dog at home as well as housework.
Recently I finished one book 10 hour book in 2 days (One by One from my library). Kitchen had never been cleaner Grin. I also did very long walk that weekend.

I love good long books though. I bough myself few more cheap classics as well.
Middlemarch, Mary Barton, Nicolas Nickleby and Tess of the D'urbervilles.
I hope all of them will last me till end of June.

applecatchers36 · 10/05/2015 19:05

Just signed up after reading this thread looking forward to listening to Americanah tonight...

Lindt70Percent · 10/05/2015 18:56

antimatter Hooray! Should keep us busy for a while.

Vijac · 10/05/2015 15:10

I'm a big audible lover too and also listen every night. Favourites include the dragon tattoo series. I also read the books but worth listening to the audio too. Also loving Anna Karenina at the moment. Miranda's autobiography is very funny especially as it is read by her. That's the best thing about some of the newer autobiographies. I also enjoyed Alan partridge, Michael macintyre and Steven fry. I also love the new Matilda and Danny the champion of the world (reliving my youth).

KatieScarlettreregged · 10/05/2015 11:09

Currently loving The Time Travellers Guide to Medieval England and the Elizabeth one.
Best listened to in bed on a speaker dock with candles and chocolate.
Heaven.

ThursdayLast · 10/05/2015 11:02

Just marking my place.
I'm really looking forward to getting stuck into Kate Atkinsons new one, but am just finishing off Bill Brysons Shakespeare.

antimatter · 10/05/2015 10:58

I downloaded free Woman in White.
I read it twice over 25 years ago. Will listen to it soon!

antimatter · 08/05/2015 19:56

I realised I had Woman in white (free version) downloaded on my kindle. Where can you see option to listen to audible for this book?
Is it on your phone or perhaps tablet?

Lindt70Percent · 08/05/2015 17:58

antimatter I haven't got an unlimited subscription and got it for free. Not really sure why. It's not very clear.

florentina1 · 07/05/2015 16:25

Is NOT going into spam, oops

florentina1 · 07/05/2015 16:24

Quite often emails appear with sale offers or 3 books for 2 credits. Sometimes these last only 24 or 48 hours. Just check that Audible is automatically going into the spam file..

thelittlebooktroll · 07/05/2015 11:11

One more question- how do you find books on sale? I just purchased a book and it came up as being in sale but how do you search for books on sale?

thelittlebooktroll · 07/05/2015 08:13

Thanks florentina1 that's fantastic. Love audible!!

antimatter · 07/05/2015 06:31

The Woman In White is free for the Kindle and you can add the Audible narration for free too

  • I think only if you have Kindle unlimited subscription.

Also many more classics as well.
www.amazon.co.uk/b/ref=dp_bc_4?ie=UTF8&node=277040

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