Audiobooks on the Go

CloakNQuill

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

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TheAromaofBooks

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Question - my husband is interested in listening to audiobooks at work. This is so not my thing so I don't know anything about them haha He mostly likes to read nonfiction. Any thoughts out there on which of the audiobook options is a good deal/user friendly/more likely to have nonfiction available?

wanderinglynn Any of the audiobook providers have nonfiction. But I recommend using Libby, which allows you to check audiobooks out from the library. After Libby, to purchase audiobooks, I recommend Libro.fm because it supports independent bookstores. He‘s welcome to use my referral code: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm99480 (edited) 2w

DogMomIrene I use the Libby app from my library combined with an Audible subscription. Some libraries allow you to access their digital collections if you‘re in the state, but not that metro area. Others have subscription fees to access digital. Google that one for sure. I know book bloggers have covered it. Audible has a lot of “free” material as well, and it usually covers a variety of genres, incl NF. Get on their email list for sales too. 2w

Laughterhp You can also see if your library has hoopla. I use Libby and hoopla for audiobooks (both through library) and refuse to pay for audiobooks lol. 2w

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CogsOfEncouragement My library no longer uses Libby, now it uses CloudLibrary which is also great. So just check to see what yours gives you access to. 2w

JenReadsAlot I can only do NF on audio! I use Libby through my library and Audible. 2w

AmyG I use Libby and love it. I say try the library first and see how that works. (edited) 2w

Ruthiella Definitely go the library route first if that‘s an option. There‘s also an unlimited subscription service for a fee through Scribd.com which I used to use and https://www.chirpbooks.com/ has good deals if you prefer to buy. 2w

ChaoticMissAdventures I agree with others if he is just getting started the library is always the best option. If you don't have access I also use Everand (used to be called Scribd) they are something like $10 a month and have tons of books. Also if you already have Spotify they have some audio - just make sure you don't have shuffle turned on! 2w

TieDyeDude If he has access to a CD drive at work, you can also check out used book sales at your local libraries. They will usually have audio books on CD for sale as well. 2w

shortsarahrose Echoing what everyone else has said about checking your local library - mine has Libby, Hoopla, and Cloud Library! 2w

BarbaraJean Here‘s yet another recommendation for audiobooks on Libby and Hoopla! I find SO many nonfiction audiobooks on Hoopla that I want to read, but audio is NOT my preferred format for NF so they sit in my “favorites” forever 😂 2w

lauraisntwilder My library doesn't use Libby, but other places I've lived had it and it's great. I use libro.fm a lot now, since my library's selection on Hoopla and CloudLibrary leave a lot to be desired. 2w

MonicaLoves2Read Check with your local library and see if they offer Libby. I get a lot of my nonfiction audiobooks from Libby. 2w

Bookwormjillk I agree with others that Libby is a good starting point. I also use Everand and Libro.fm. Both have a good NF selection. 2w

TheAromaofBooks Thank you all sooo much for your insight and recommendations!!! I'm definitely going to get him hooked up with Libby and see what our library has to offer and go from there. I really appreciate everyone's comments!!

@wanderinglynn @DogMomIrene @Laughterhp @CogsOfEncouragement @JenReadsAlot @AmyG @Ruthiella @ChaoticMissAdventures @TieDyeDude @shortsarahrose @BarbaraJean @lauraisntwilder @MonicaLoves2Read @Bookwormjillk 2w

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ncsufoxes

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Looking for some good audiobooks for kids. I‘m driving with my almost 15 yo & 9 yo tomorrow from MA to MD. My 9 yo is an advanced reader & loves books. They both loved Percy Jackson & Harry Potter. I don‘t expect that we‘ll listen to entire book (the older one is Autistic & can become easily overstimulated during long car rides). I‘m trying to make sure I have something to pass the time & not listen to the same Taylor Swift songs on repeat.

Cuilin “Peter and the Starcatchers” is also narrated by Jim Dale. Great story. 3mo

AmyG No clue but safe travels! 3mo

Tamra How about this one?

Hatchet (Anniversary)

3mo

LiteraryinPA I like James Ponti‘s series about middle schoolers solving art mysteries (the first one is Framed) but I don‘t see it as an audiobook. He has another series that IS on audio that I bet would be good!

City Spies, Volume 1

3mo

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IMASLOWREADER

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

i am and have no shame lol…such a great app and thankful for it… #audiophile #libbyanon

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Captivatedbybooks

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

So i want to cancel my audio books with prime but if i do ill lose the credits i currently have. So that money doesnt go to waste what are some good books to listen too?

Deblovestoread I‘ve enjoyed all S A Cosby books on audio. Other faves are Unlikely Animals, Starter Villian and Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau. For nonfiction Patrick Radden Keefe 5mo

TieDyeDude Nonfiction: The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick by Mallory O'Meara
Fantasy/Pirate Adventure: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
Celebrity memoir: All About Me by Mel Brooks
Procedural Thriller: Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King 5mo

5feet.of.fury This one was so good and had full cast audio :

Future

5mo

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IMASLOWREADER

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

all the time never fails lol #audiophile #readinglife

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monkeygirlsmama

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

What are some of your top recommendations when it comes to audiobooks? I used to listen to books all the time, but haven't in years. (Just recently occurred to me to do so at work instead of listening to the podcasts I currently listen to.) Anyhow, curious about some tried and true title suggestions. And ... Go! 🚦

Deblovestoread These are 2 books where I think audio really enhanced the story: Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau and Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett. I also enjoyed Starter Villian by John Scalzi read by Wil Wheaton. Also anything read by Bahni Turpin. 8mo

monkeygirlsmama @Deblovestoread Thanks! I'm screenshotting this so I can refer back to it super easily. I ended up borrowing one from Libby and starting it already so I'll keep these recommendations in mind for later in the week when I finish .

I'm Glad My Mom Died

8mo

Deblovestoread I listened to that one as well. Good choice! 8mo

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ShananigansReads

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Just noticed my audio tracking graph made a heart. 💜

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TieDyeDude

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Okay folks, I have some Audible credits and need recommendations for audiobooks. Fantasy, sci-fi, historical, science. Show me what you've got!
(BTW, the fact that Adam West put the headphones on his bat ears instead of his human ears makes me happy 😁)

TheBookgeekFrau Helen & Troy's Epic Road Quest - read this years ago and remember that it made me, literally, laugh out loud 10mo

Ruthiella I think anything Neil Gaiman narrates is pretty good! 10mo

AmyG I used to watch this when I was a kid. The next day in school….Batman was all any of us could talk about. 10mo

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AnnR I liked Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World By: Mark Miodownik. For historical fiction, Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier. Also, The Girl With the Pearl Earring by the same author. Finally, I agree with @Ruthiella that anything Neil Gaiman narrates is probably good in the fantasy realm. 10mo

Aimeesue That pic! ? Audio Rex‘s - any Terry Pratchett Discworld, new or older versions, doesn‘t matter; Stephen Fry‘s Mythos séries is very well done; seconding the Gaiman - or go with Good Omens to get a dose of NG & TP together. Murderbot if you‘ve not yet listened to those, any Scalzi, A People‘s History of the United States. 10mo

Ruthiella @Aimeesue True that! I love Discworld books on audio. 👍 10mo

RamsFan1963 History: The Nazi Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer, Science: An Immense World by Ed Yong, Fantasy: The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake, Science-Fiction: The Robots of Gotham by Todd McAulty. 10mo

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LitsyEvents

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

@aperfectmjk is hosting this activity for October! Feel free to see her page for more information and/or join in!

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Chelseabillups30

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Chirp FTW over the last couple of days! Got a few off my TBR for significantly discounted prices!!

👂🏻📚🙌🏻🎧 👏🏻

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Hooked_on_books

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Thank you, thank you, Helen! This is so nice of you plus you‘re supporting indie bookstores, which I love! I‘m really looking forward to choosing my 2 books! (I actually get 4, since Bindi gave me the same thing! 😆)

squirrelbrain

squirrelbrain Aw I love that Bindi bought you some audiobooks too! ❤️🐶 1y

Soubhiville Good job Bindi! 1y

Ruthiella Happy Birthday! 🥳🥳🥳 1y

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BarbaraBB What a thoughtful gift! Leave it to @squirrelbrain to come up with the best ideas 🤍 1y

squirrelbrain Not my idea @BarbaraBB ! Holly actually sent me a gift this way previously, and now with the demise of BD and all of our rubbish postal systems it‘s probably the best (only?!) way to send gifts. 😁 1y

Hooked_on_books @BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain I love the Libro platform because it can be used around the world and it supports independent bookstores. Plus, you can either send someone a credit or credit bundle so they can pick their audiobooks themselves or gift them a specific book. It‘s a great way to go! And low carbon footprint! 1y

BarbaraBB It sounds very good indeed. I don‘t know Libro but I will now check it out! @squirrelbrain 1y

Megabooks Happy belated birthday!! 🎉🎉 1y

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kelli7990

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

I‘m sharing something I saw on my Audible app when I was looking at the audiobooks they have. They now have audiobooks recorded in spatial audio. I don‘t know if I have the right type of headphones for this. I have AirPods and Beats earbuds but I don‘t know what kind they are because my mom gave them to me. I could use the headphones I have and see if they work out for me or I could buy headphones that are compatible for spatial audio.

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Blueberry

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

😆
From the Goodwill Librarian Instagram

@NataliePatalie

Bookwomble They sound shouty! 😄 2y

Blueberry @Bookwomble 😆 2y

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swishandflick

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

The #BOTM moment I know a lot of you have been waiting for... audiobooks! I tend to go the audio route more for memoirs and nonfiction, which they don't have a lot of. So remains to be seen if I'll give it a go? What do you think? Will you try their audiobooks?

Lovesbooks87 I got the email too. I don‘t think I will get audiobooks from them. I use the library and Libro.fm to get my audiobooks. 2y

Hooked_on_books I could potentially rejoin if this happens 2y

JamieArc I‘m tempted. I tend to like thriller/mystery and romance genres for audio, which seems like the perfect fit. BUT I also don‘t like to pay for fast reads and am happy getting them through Libby/library. I don‘t like that we can‘t know the selection until we pay for it, but I get it. 2y

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AmyG I use the library, too, for audiobooks. But nice to see them offering those. 2y

Laughterhp Hmm I‘ve actually been reading a lot of the books I get from them on audio from the library and not the print copy.. so this is interesting. I don‘t usually pay for audiobooks. 2y

Megabooks I probably won‘t use their audiobooks. I‘ve got books spread across three paid services already (audible, Libro.fm, and chirp) in addition to the library, so I don‘t really need another audiobook provider, especially when audible is cheaper per credit and the library gets most of their titles that I‘m interested in. So it‘s a no for this audiophile. But I hope more people are willing to try audiobooks who haven‘t yet! 2y

swishandflick @Megabooks Ditto. Now if they offered a freebie on the other hand? (it also seems odd that you have to finish choosing your "regular" box before you can see the audiobooks. Seems like a more holistic view would be preferable?) 2y

marleed Oh interesting. I‘m lucky enough to have access to a library that adds audiobooks to their significant overdrive/Libby library on a weekly basis. I try to take full advantage of this, and in my head subtract $12 from my property tax bill with every audio book checked out. I‘ll save my funds for my physical botm‘s. But I‘m glad this could be an option for many. 2y

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aperfectmjk

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Only three bingos for my own challenge. #LittenListen. Definitely going to switch up some of the prompts next year.

#Scarathlon2022 #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick

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vonnie862

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

I've never participated in #littenlisten but I listen to a lot of audios so it's time to try it!
@aperfectmjk

#scarathlon #teamslaughter

Texreader It's a very fun challenge! I love it! 2y

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angelamiller88

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

I am currently trying to get through some last minute training in preparation for my half marathon in October. I have lost momentum and stamina so clinging on to every km I can run.

Question is, does anyone run listening to audiobooks, or is music the gold standard? My husband listens to podcasts but I'm not sure....

Thoughts/ recommendations?

Bren912 For me (and I have only run half marathons) music is my motivator. But honestly the training is the hardest part, especially if you are training alone so ANY thing that can take your mind off of that is worth it. Also a personal tip from me is: try to have a mantra at certain points in your playlists timed for certain miles of the race. Ozzie Ozbourne was my go to take me to the finish line!! 2y

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JackOBotts

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Audiobook subscription question:
I‘m thinking about getting my BFF a 1 year #audiobook subscription for her birthday…she is a single mom of 2 and in my book club…averages about a book a month. Thoughts on best audiobook subscription service? Is audible the way to go (she does use Prime)? Other services? Looking for ease of use and access to a robust selection of titles. TYIA

sprainedbrain I‘ve used them all, and while I do the vast majority of my audiobooks from the library through Libby, Audible is the best value for the money + selection if you‘re going to use a subscription service. Scribd can be good too, but they don‘t always have what I want. 2y

BookwormAHN I agree I've used most of them too and my favorite is Audible. I also get a lot from the library from Libby and Scribd is good but their selection isn't as vast. 2y

JackOBotts @sprainedbrain & @BookwormAHN - THANK YOU! I appreciate this. 2y

BethM I much prefer scribd bc I consume more than one a month. Yes the selection is different but I think it‘s pretty good actually. 2y

JackOBotts Thank you, @BethM 👍🏼 2y

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DGRachel

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Me: It‘s been a long week and I still have so much to do for month-end. I just want something light and fluffy to listen to.
*searches through Libro.fm library*
Me: WTF. 😭😭

alisiakae One Last Stop is available on Libby right now through the Charlotte library and is one of my top reads this year! It has some heavier content, but in a very light-hearted way. 2y

DGRachel @4thhouseontheleft Thanks for the recommendation! I‘ll go sample the narrator (I‘ve already bailed on 2 because of the narrator 🤦🏻‍♀️) 2y

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

I love this program, and although not a teen anymore, I usually get a few great listens too! And for free! What‘s not to love.

Check it out if you haven‘t already or pass the info onto a teen you know. 😉

https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/sync-season/?utm_source=sync&utm_medium=email&...

DrexEdit They have some great classic titles on the list this year that would appeal to any age. I still listen to the YA reads too though. 🙂 I look forward to this program every year! 3y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @DrexEdit I do too! 3y

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La_Cori

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

I had a crazy week so I didn't read much, but I got time to listen to 3 audiobooks while I was working ?
I found this amazing youtube channel / independent production of audiobooks in italian ➡️ "Ménéstrendise Audiolibri"
There are lots of classics and I love narrator's voice! ?

The Old Man and the Sea ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2
Pinocchio ⭐⭐⭐
White Nights ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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my.books.in.squares

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Comment your favourite audiobooks please ❤️👀

hissingpotatoes

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel

my.books.in.squares @hissingpotatoes also one of my faves! 3y

hissingpotatoes @my.books.in.squares Yay! 😃 3y

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wanderinglynn So many to choose from! But one of my faves is

Neverwhere

GondorGirl 🧡🧡

Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1)

TheSpineView So hard to choose just one but this one stands out for both story and narration.

Daisy Jones and The Six

peanutnine @TheSpineView I second Daisy Jones. Loved the full cast recording 3y

mjtwo I really prefer nonfiction audiobooks. Currently enjoying

Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick The tagged was so good. A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost, but you have to be a fan of his/ SNL.

You

TheNeverendingTBR 👌

A Clockwork Orange

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OutAndAbout

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Question for those familiar with #audiobooks. I‘m a recent convert and am enjoying listening to books with my husband. I miss the author‘s notes though. Im using #Libby and #audible. Is there a way to get notes that I just haven‘t found yet?

BethM I think it‘s just dependent on what was contracted to be recorded. 3y

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BayouGirl85

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Here is my November #bookspinbingo card. I am participating in a challenge called “These Books are Made for Walking“ that focuses on listening to audiobooks while you exercise, so my card is packed to the gill with audiobooks. I am excited about my picks. 🎧 😃

@TheAromaOfBooks

BennettBookworm I didn‘t realize there were 4 Charlotte Holmes books!! Exciting! 3y

BayouGirl85 @BennettBookworm another Litsy friend just told me that this morning we they commented on my review of the first book. 😃 3y

BennettBookworm Haha spreading the joy! 3y

TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! Looks fun!! 3y

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Asthecroweflies

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

QUESTION: I was just thinking that the audiobooks that I listen to may be affecting my perspective on a novel and it‘s characters. Thinking I should probably read the books I‘m listening to just to see. But then that‘s kind of like watching the movie first. Does anyone else feel this way?

Karkar I know the narrator makes a huge difference for me and can take I book I love and turn it into one I dislike. 3y

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Chrissyreadit

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Here‘s the link for libro.fm recommendations.

https://libro.fm/playlists/untold-stories-american-history?utm_campaign=later-li...

Butterfinger I found some that I want. Indigenous History and Queer History. Thanks for sharing. 3y

Hooked_on_books I love libro! 3y

Chrissyreadit @Butterfinger what did you choose? @Hooked_on_books I love libro too! (edited) 3y

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Soubhiville

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Here‘s my final group of audiobooks from the last 10 days of #LittenListen #Audioathon. The only one not pictured snuck in at the last minute for 2 more points, The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin.

My total points for this last time period is 272 pts. 🙂.

Thank you to @aperfectmjk for hosting. It was fun trying to meet some of the challenge topics.

aperfectmjk Great job this week! I have added the 130 points from the Emoji Madness game. Thanks for participating! 3y

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Sharpeipup

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@aperfectmjk #audioathon #littenlisten
33 points plus this quiz.

aperfectmjk This quiz goes towards this week's reading/points. You would include these points at the end of the month when we tally the totals for the month. 😉 3y

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Soubhiville

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

#audioathon #littenlisten

I only got through two audiobooks this week because they were each 16 hrs. Total of 72 points.

Both of these were good, in very different ways.

Fourth of July Creek was also my #Montana book for #readthestates.

(I didn‘t attempt the word scramble game.)

aperfectmjk

aperfectmjk Thank you. Hopefully you will like this week's game better. I will be posting it shortly. 3y

Soubhiville @aperfectmjk I spent just a few minutes with the word scramble and decided I‘d rather spend the time listening to a book. My brain didn‘t like the brain teaser 🤣. 3y

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FantasyChick

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Week 1 down! I messed up a little on the dates but that's fine 🙂

88pts if I mathed right!

#LittenListen @aperfectmjk

aperfectmjk Nice job! 3y

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katy4peas

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Hey all you audio littens participating in #LittenListen ! How are you all organizing your spreadsheets for the month? 😁 I know many of you have great organizing ideas and I would love to see! Care to share them? I could use a little extra help getting mine to work in a way that makes sense. Thank you!

@aperfectmjk

Bookwormjillk Nothing fancy here- I‘m just writing it down in my notebook 3y

Kimberlone I haven‘t started tracking yet but I have a planner template I use from the Paper app on my iPad whenever I am doing similar challenges 3y

Sharpeipup Paper & pen 3y

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick This one is just a list. I'm logging title & time then adding up points for time, if it's on my bingo board, a prompt, and if/when it becomes a curious covers post. Unless I'm forgetting something, it should be easy enough that way. 3y

katy4peas Thanks everybody. This helps me know I‘m on the right track with tracking for the challenge! 📚 @Kimberlone @Sharpeipup @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @Bookwormjillk (edited) 3y

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FantasyChick

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I KNEW this was coming up soon and I finally found it! I'm a bit late but I wanna play 🤗

I need a good friendly competition and I've got a pile of #audiobooks to get through!

#listenlitten @aperfectmjk

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Soubhiville

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If you love audiobooks be sure to check out @aperfectmjk ‘s Audioathon for June! Earn points for how much you listen and for connecting your listening to other challenges. There will be prizes. 📚🎧💕
#LittenListen

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Allylu

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

Anyone want to join me in reading all the audiobooks we can in June:Audiobook Month? Set your own goals be they time or number of books, use the hashtag #AUDIOJUNE and tag me! I ❤️ audiobooks! It should be great fun! Can‘t wait to see what you read.

sblbooks I'm in. I listen to audiobooks every month so this is right up my alley. 3y

Allylu Great! Glad to have you join me! 3y

SarahBradley Me! But will you remind us? 😂 3y

Allylu @SarahBradley Of course! Welcome! 3y

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Catsandbooks

Audiobooks on the Go | Audiofile, Robin Whitten

🎉Free YA Audiobooks! 🎉SYNC is back with its 12th season of free audiobooks for teens, but anyone is welcome to sign up! You can see the full list of books at the bottom of the page under SYNC season.

https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/sync/

Bookwormjillk Yay! I was just wondering about this. I‘ve discovered so many great books this way. 4y

Catsandbooks @Bookwormjillk yes! I love that they do this! 4y

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