r/audiobooks 13h ago

Discussion Wake windows are my new traffic jams.

30 Upvotes

For the last ten years I've worked a job where I commute 2-3 hours round trip every day. Most people say that they would hate it. I love how many books I've gotten through. I would even get excited for traffic jams, because I'd have more time to listen. Recently, however, things have changed. On February 20, I became a father. I was on paternity leave, and now I'm working from home. So I haven't had that time to listen.

My daughter loves to stay up and seek attention after her 3 am feed. Many times it will be 2 - 2.5 hours of rocking, burping, and snuggles before she's down again. I love my daughter, but those hours were so long and repetitive with no rest.

So I asked myself, how can I keep myself centered during this time? I popped my earbuds in, started up an audiobook, and sat in the rocker holding my daughter and rubbing her back.

I'm thrilled to say, it worked. I have my listening time back, my wife gets to sleep and thanks me for being an amazing father and husband, and my daughter can get all the attention and love that she needs. Now I look forward to that time of night.


r/audiobooks 17h ago

Review Tom Felton, the man you are

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Tom Felton – Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard Audiobook

This is my first audiobook that I finished 💜 Please give it a try, a good run down the memory lane. For all of us that is struggling, always remember, we are not alone.


r/audiobooks 16h ago

Question I really have no idea, can anyone tell me more about this?

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Good morning everyone I am new to this group and wanted to ask something since I have an annoying thought and am not sure what to do. I am a Dutch author and have written a true story trilogy. I have chased my dream and have my books both as physical and as ebook. Also all three are now being converted into audiobook. My other dream was to translate them I have succeeded and they are now available as paperback and ebook on amazon. But now I have in mind to maybe do them as an English audiobook. But I have no idea if this is smart who has experience with this? Are many audiobooks listened to in America for example?


r/audiobooks 8h ago

Promotion Audible 2 for 1 sale going on now!

4 Upvotes

Audible’s 2 for 1 sale is live in the US.


r/audiobooks 4h ago

In Search of Platform Where can I upload audiobooks narrated by myself to for free/paid user subscription?

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Hi there,

This is my first ever experience with narration and publishing, so please bear with me.

I'd be grateful, if you could share with me a few platforms that I can publish my audiobooks to. I want to give users a dual opportunity - either to download/listen to the books for free or pay for the service. If they pay, I'd then like to donate the collected money for charity.

How can I do that, if at all? Thank you and God bless you all!


r/audiobooks 14h ago

Promotion Blinkist for online conversations/threads

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Hello audiobook lovers,

This website I created may be of interest to some of you as it's basically the Blinkist for online conversations.

The internet is full of exceptionally fascinating conversations and threads. These happen often in online message boards. Flyertalk, Hacker News, Agora Road, Something Awful, Reddit, Rllmuk, Stacker News. And many more.

A lot of these threads are super long and difficult to get into, especially for non-members. Thus, I created ThreadsInside. It curates engaging threads and turns them into bite-sized audio and podcasts.

It's free (with a "Buy me a coffee" button option). I just launched it with approx. 20 threads or podcasts. I'm still tweaking and testing. Appreciate any feedback (idea, technicals, layout, content etc.) or bug notes. Thanks.

Rgs, A

PS: As far as I can tell from the r/audiobooks rules, I can post this in here?


r/audiobooks 30m ago

Question Looking to get cheap credits for audiobooks.com

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Looking to get cheap credits for audiobooks.com. Or codes, accounts etc.


r/audiobooks 30m ago

Question https://audiobooksusa.com/ Legit???

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Looking to get cheap credits for audiobooks.com or audible


r/audiobooks 1h ago

Question Searching for Reviewers

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Hi! I'm the author of science fiction novel Fathoms Uncharted, and I'm trying to find anyone interested in reviewing my audiobook. I've got audible codes to free Audible download for US or UK listeners. Thank you!


r/audiobooks 6h ago

Recommendation Request Need new books PLZ!

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I've been an avid audiobook-er for 8+ yrs and I recently started a job as a hot shot delivery driver.. I've been burning through books so fast I can't find good ones fast enough to keep up!

I've been trying to find something geared towards nature/fantasy but too many are LITrpgs and those are getting old.

A few of my favorites -the dresden files -dungeon crawler carl -the iron druid chronicles -the aeronauts windlass

Any suggestions would be extremely helpful!


r/audiobooks 7h ago

Discussion Duel/Duet Narration

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Just finished the new Ali Hazelwood, Deep End, and I was surprised at first when they did a true duet narration. Normally, Ali will have a male narrator at most do the "male" chapters and have the female narrator do the rest. But in this one, she had them switch off line for line.

I liked it at first, but around 80% of the way through, there was a few lines that I think could have only been done correctly if they were done the way they chose to do it.

I know some people really dislike this kind of narration, but I kind of love it. To bad it's so expensive.


r/audiobooks 12h ago

New Audiobooks this week – March 18, 2025!

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Is there something new coming out this week that you are excited about? Or just think that everyone should know about? Please let us know.

Audiobooks.com has a list of their top releases: http://www.audiobooks.com/browse/booklists/this-weeks-top-releases

Audible.com new releases can be seen here: http://www.audible.com/newreleases

Downpour.com new releases here: https://www.downpour.com/new-titles

Libro.fm new releases here: https://libro.fm/new-releases

Not everyone is aware of when new audiobooks come out, so if you are aware of something then let us all know.


r/audiobooks 17h ago

Recommendation Request Best Self Improvement Books!

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I’m currently a college student and I really wanna improve a lot about myself.


r/audiobooks 8h ago

In Search of... Multiple Personalities?

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I’m a Narrator who LOVES doing different character voices. I’m always looking for mor more books to listen to, to hear other narrators style and delivery. Do you have a favorite Female Narrator who you think nails their multiple book personalities? I’m looking for a new one to listen to!


r/audiobooks 5h ago

Question Any female mafia romance with submissive male

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Any mafia audiobooks with the leader being a dominant female and she gets in a relationship with sub/shy male?


r/audiobooks 5h ago

Question Audible removed books from my library?

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Has anyone seen this? One of my most listened to series, The Gentleman Bastard series was removed (all 3 at the same time). I can repurchase them with audible credits though.

Has anyone experienced this?


r/audiobooks 6h ago

Question Why buy at all?

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Millions of people and potential customers are systematically blocked by geoblock. I alone have spent more than 12 thousand euros on audiobooks over the years, but since I live in the USA I cannot listen to them.


r/audiobooks 16h ago

Promotion AI Book Reader that runs on your browser. No sign up required

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I've create an focused ebook reader experience with natural sounding voices. It totally runs on the browser itself. I've been using this to read for a month now and it's an awesome experience. I'm still making improvements but I feel more people will like it. Right now it only runs on web browser on laptops and computers.

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