Growing up, a great way to break the ice at a party or at a social occasion was to ask someone if they had read a good book lately. That is still a great conversation starter, but as technology has changed the way we work and play, it has also changed the way we read. (”Have you heard a good book lately?”) If you are wondering what I am talking about, then here’s a site that should explain it all.

The name of the site is called Audible.com, and it features the widest selection of audio books on the Internet. An audio book is one that you listen to, instead of reading, and it can be in abridged format or a full-length reading. With the increasing popularity of portable MP3 players, it is now possible to carry many of your favorite books with you. Audible.com currently offers not only books, but magazines, newspapers, and radio shows to the tune of over 25,000 offerings. The material is not limited to adults, as there are selections for young adults and children as well….

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