Books on Audio - The Big Wave of the Future

By Walfajri

Researches show that Americans today tend to convert books on audio rather than to buy printed books. Currently, most people like to listen to books on audio. It is estimated that books on audio would be sold out in big quantities within a few years.

Why do people switch over to books on audio? Listening to books on audio gives many advantages. We are able to listen to books on audio while we are doing other tasks or works.  

Listening to books on audio is also very convenient and affordable. Books on audio are most suitable for the impaired persons and those who suffer from dyslexia. At present, books on audio contain a great number of narrators and characters. Books on audio are also filled with background music and realistic sound effects.

Books on audio are downloadable and can be converted to many formats you desire. You may ask: which format is the best for listening to books on audio? Cassette tapes are the oldest format that has many advantages. Cassette tapes can be played easily by children, many elderly, and “technically challenged” persons.

Currently, CD, MP3, and iPod are more popular formats of books on audio. You can play CD on Computer, DVD player, and car audio system, ect. Whatever you will make decision, books on audio are the most ideal books to read in anytime and anywhere while you are doing multitasks.

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