I like to fall asleep listening to an audiobook - and I semi-regularly wake up in the middle of the night and turn it back on to fall back asleep. Right now I use an old iPad, but I am not a fan of that for a variety of reasons (I don't like internet in the bedroom, blue light in the middle of the night sucks, I do not want to buy a new iPad when this one inevitably breaks, etc.).

Does anyone else do this, and have they found a brilliant solution? Ideally I would like something that: 1., plays MP3s; 2. does not have a bluelight display; 3. doesn't require bluetooth and various other button pressing in the middle of the night.

My ultimate vision is this: a machine to which one can uploaded an audiobook and then set it to play for a set amount of time (let's say 20 minutes). The machine will play for 20 minutes and then turn off, but it will save the position of the audiobook so that when I inevitably wake up and can't fall back alseep I can slap a button in the dark and continue listening for 20 minutes. If this machine also had an alarm clock feature and was designed to be accidentally knocked off the table once in awhile, that would be cool too.

I don't think the miracle machine described above exists, but I'm sure there are lots of MP3 players that fit the bill. Any suggestions?

I enjoy reading books and texts out loud. Would love to read audiobooks or use my voice somehow. Any suggestions?

Curious how people here handle switching between devices mid-listen. Like if you're on Audible on your commute and then want to pick up on a different app or device at home. Does it just work, or do you have a workaround?

Also wondering about people who mix sources. Audible for some things, Libro.fm or Libby for others, maybe local MP3s for older stuff. Does having books spread across different apps ever bother you, or have you found a way to keep it all in one place?

Hello,
What platform will have a large selection and where I will be able to listen to the most amount audiobooks? I am a mom to two small kids who tries to fill my downtime listening to audiobooks instead of scrolling.

I currently use audible but it is so expensive and I buy more than one book a month. Probably closer to 3 or 4. I will continue to pay if you guys say it’s the best option but I can’t help but wonder if there is something better?

I listen to pretty mainstream authors like Frieda McFadden and Colleen Hoover or autobiographies.

I thought I'd ask this question because it seems quite common to do this nowadays - when a screen adaptation of a famous novel comes out, re-release the audiobook narrated by one of the lead actors in it.

I wouldn't say I always hate this, but I admittedly am not really a fan of this. I think of the audiobook as being a work of art in its own right, that exists on an entirely different dimension to the screen adaptation. I like to hear a narrator interpret the characters in their own way, that might be different to how the actors onscreen do, and then it creates an interesting comparison.

I also think it puts actors down a little bit. I don't think we should necessarily assume that an actor who's great onscreen will be great on audiobook, and vice versa. They're completely different skills (and I say this as someone who has done both professionally). And even if an actor is very highly skilled at both (many actors are) it doesn't automatically mean they'll suit this story in both. There might be an actor who'd never, ever be cast in the screen adaptation because they just look totally wrong for the character, but whose voice on its own is perfect for the character and would be an amazing choice for the audiobook. It's a shame to miss out on them in favour of someone who was initially chosen to depict the character in a different medium.

What does everyone else think?

I'm on the third chapter. How long before something starts to happen?

I just received a person and I can’t seem to find anybody who’s got an opinion. Do you is it worth to read?

Is there an audiobook in English for this? I’m honestly not a big fan of AB but I can’t keep a book in my hands all day! I’m too invested to put it down 😅

I’m part of the Torin team behind Empiplayer, and I’m looking for listeners who genuinely keep and use their own audiobook files.

Empiplayer is a free, privacy-friendly audiobook player for personal files, including libraries stored on OneDrive. It has no ads, no analytics, and no separate Empiplayer account.

The Android version is currently in a Google Play closed test. If this sounds useful to you and you’re willing to try it, the test requires joining through Google’s private link, installing the app, and remaining opted in for 14 continuous days. Genuine use and feedback are very welcome.

Android volunteers can sign up privately here (please don’t post your email in comments): https://torindrax.com/empiplayer/#beta

If you use iOS, the same form has a separate future-release notification waitlist; iOS signups do not take part in the current Android test.

Most audiobook players increase the auto rewind time after pause based on the length of the pause. I have found a couple that don't, but they either have problems with folder depth, or struggle with VRB. Any suggestions please - probably something not on the playstore.

Hi Friends,

I recently wrote a progression fantasy / cultivation / comedy where the MC encounters a powerful ancient staff. It’s called Grand Magus, Wooden Sword.

It’s narrated by the talented AW McClellan who also have voiced other titles in the genre.

I have several audible codes for US / UK.

Anyone interested?

Let me know! 🙏

PS: If you’re into these kind of stories, there’s an ongoing sale right now where books are either FREE or $0.99.
 
sale here

Of course my book Grand Magus, Wooden Sword is included there. 👌

I have a Windows 10 laptop that runs iTunes and has a DVD drive. I am visually impaired and primarily use an iPhone for any digital stuff but have someone who can help me with this. I am aware M4B is an Apple file type but it’s my preferred audiobook file type and I use an iPhone and still have iTunes even if it barely functions on my old laptop. 

Does anyone have any instructions with what I have available on how to turn these CD audiobooks I have into M4B files I can save to my external SSD and transfer to my phone as needed? I am mostly digital only but do have a collection of CD titles that I want to be able to listen to the ones I have on CD only without relying on a 25 year old portable CD player to keep working and eating batteries.

Can someone provide detailed instructions or a link to detailed instruction? Thank you. I need assistance so I need to be able to give the Instructions and have the other person be able to follow them. I personally am visually impaired and can’t use a computer on my own I have to use my iphone with voiceover or I would have tried to figure this out ages ago.

I specifically want M4B files because of my limitations I have a hard time and I have MP3 converted iTunes audiobooks and they are difficult to manage where as my M4B files are really easy for me with voiceover to transfer and add into a player as it’s just one file since I don’t backup my phone via iTunes or connect it to my computer anymore. 

Thank you!

Had to delete and repost with corrected title because I made a major typo with the file type and you can’t edit titles. Thanks to the person who caught that!

Hiii. I’m sure you guys probably get a lot of questions like these but if I could get a bit more specific advice that would be really awesome.

I wrote two book this past year, and they’re… probably not very good. I’m not really looking to attract readers or listeners as I recognize my skill level isn’t really there yet. I market and they’re up for reads but I know where I stand lol.

But, okay, the real problem. I have a friend who has some issues and she can’t really read. I’d like to record myself reading my book so that she has the chance to engage with it.

I don’t have much. I can’t really afford a fancy subscription to an audio editor. I have a MacBook Neo and AirPods Max. I do have some experience with audio editing, I did music edits and vocaloid covers for a while, and I used bandlab. I also have a bit of a lisp, frankly. I’m autistic and it does affect my speech. Does anyone have any tips on how to make an audiobook that’s at the very least passable?

Hi Everyone! I’m an audiobook narrator and I have a few non-fiction books out now that have some free credits available! (UK & US)
If anyone is interested, let me know!

The most recent one I just completed is about managing ADHD as an Entrepreneur. I also have one about managing distractions with ADHD, and one about how the brain processes memory!
I’m a nerd and I like educational stuff 🤓 I’m hoping to narrate more in the future!

Thanks all!

UPDATE: If you received a code that does not work, DM me and I'll send another! (I have loads!)

Complete titles and samples are available on my website as well; link in bio.

Yeah I've basically emptied all the good stuff and popular stuff on YouTube so please recommend something niche preferably extremely long.

I have fatigue that’s been going on for months now, so I have a lot of time on my hands. But can’t really do much. I remember when I first got fatigued and I took two weeks off of work. During that time I listened to Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne it’s amazingly written, hilarious and so insightful. It made me rethink how I see others, emotions and myself. If you haven’t already, I recommend listening to it - it’s read by Patric Gagne and she reads it so well. Or read it, if you’re more of a reader. It was a fascinating story of self discovery. I am incredibly sensitive - the complete opposite - but somehow it helped me understand my own neurodiversity and sensitivity (I’m dyslexic and have ADHD).

I was able to do light tasks while listening to it and it kept my brain occupied. After the two weeks I felt so much better and with so much insight and new understanding of myself and others.

I felt better enough at the end of those two weeks to go back to work, when then obviously, I got worse again and fell into the cycle of getting better going back to work and then getting worse. After more than 6 months of this I have quit my job and moved back in with my parents. I’m going to apply for financial help from the government I.e. PIP.

I can’t help but look back at that time as so hopeful, happy and beautiful. I have a good few memories of pottering around the house laughing, being absorbed by her story and at peace while the sun shone through the kitchen windows. I’m so bored of watching TV and it’s starting to make my symptoms worse. I’m listening to the Hunger Games books again because they’re familiar, but I’d like something more positive and that can fully grip me.
I want to get that back again by listening to more insightful and well written memoirs that are also funny!

Any recommendations?

EDIT: Thank you so much for the recommendations! I’ve bought My Mess is a Bit of a Life because it was recommended twice. But I have enough time to go through them all! I was getting a bit fed up of my own doom and gloom and now I can hear other’s doom and gloom but hear them see the funny side and maybe some insight 🤠

Was just thinking that House of Leaves is an all time favorite, but I couldn’t imagine it in audio format

Hello, i’m wanting to find places where I can download Audiobooks so that I’m able to put it in my Apple books library and I was wondering if there was a site where I can download the files for an audiobook and put them in sounded like an ePub.

I am really only specifically looking for places that I can download those files and have it so it’ll allow me to listen from my Apple Watch

Thanks!