AMAZON offers a number of different subscription services, and for bookworms who struggle to sit down and read, Audible is the go-to choice. But before you sign-up, you might be wondering: how does Audible work? I've got it allcovered in this explainer. Audible, £7.
99p/m after 30-day trial Audible was founded in 1995 with the aim of providing a better way to listen to books while on the go. Initially, the company released a digital audio player that allowed you to download your audiobooks directly to the device and bring them with you. It wasn't until 2003 that we began to see Audible more widely available when a deal was signed with Apple allowing us to access audiobooks from iTunes.
Just five years later, Amazon purchased Audible for $300 million in January 2008. If Amazon was willing to splash the cash, Audible must have been doing something right to grab the retail giant's attention. Audible is a popular streaming platform that offers a vast selection of audiobooks, podcasts and original audio shows so there's really a load to choose from.
Think Prime Video but for all of your favourite audiobooks. You sign up for a membership plan that offers you credits each month, which you use to buy the books. It's a convenient way to listen to books or podcasts on the go, from your smartphone, tablet or even computer if you prefer to listen to stories over music.
Audible is especially useful if you've been wanting to catch up on your favourite books but haven't had the time to actu.
