QuincyJ
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Reged: 04/10/2007
Posts: 209
Loc: Lancashire
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Does anyone else listen to novels on CD? I discovered these last month and I'm hooked - I'm on my third already!
After a recent job change I now do an awful lot of driving and decided to try these as an alternative to the radio.
They cost me the princely sum of 50p from my library. I still read at bed time but I'm usually so shattered that after a couple of pages my eyes start to go!
I wish I'd discovered these years ago - my late mum couldn't read or write (although she was extremely intelligent with a magnificent memory). These CD's would have brought the joy of books to her. She loved films but as we all know the film is rarely as good as the book.
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shanti
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Reged: 25/03/2008
Posts: 232
Loc: Scotland
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Hi QuincyJ,
When my mother was in hospital recently I bought her some Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher talking books which were a godsend. I also got an abridged audio version of Chocolat free with an newspaper some time ago and it was quite good (although not as good as the book). I agree, they are good to listen to in the car especially if driving some distance and a good alternative to the radio or CD. 
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Om Shanti
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di3
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Reged: 24/11/2007
Posts: 36
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Hi QuincyJ, I've just bought the Penguin Classics audio books. They're brilliant to listen to while I'm doing the housework. The radio reception where I live is awful, not due to have digital till 2009. I've picked up quite a few in charity shops and car boots.
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Librian_Chick
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Reged: 21/02/2008
Posts: 265
Loc: Scotland
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Q, I love these, especially if I am driving a lot. I am currently listening to Lavender House.
Enjoy it is a great way to lie back, close your eyes and just listen.... Oh no, don't try this when driving!!!! 
Hel
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Aka - Boobie Bubble Brain
A bad attitude is like a flat tyre: you are not going to get anywhere in life until you change it.
If you always do the things you've always done, you'll only get what you've always got!
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rosalie
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Reged: 01/04/2007
Posts: 124
Loc: Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Yes I too love novels on CD - although I usually fall asleep after a few minutes,and have to play it back the next day! But I do find the choice to be very limited - even on Amazon, and an unabridged CD can be expensive. I want to get the new Paul Torday CD, but the full version is £21! The shorter version is around £5, but the full works is much better! Does anyone know of a site where you can get the CDs much cheaper? And unfortunately I dont have a mp3 player.
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greenspringy
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Reged: 21/01/2008
Posts: 7
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Hello, I have been an avid audio book listener for sbout 16 years, an addiction which started when I had a 80 mile round trip to go to work each day ,these cd's and tapes have got me through many a tedious journey or job, cleaning the cooker or painting ceilings , ironing etc. The library service in Wiltshire charges £45 yearly or £1.50 per CD or tape.. My all time favourite is Travels with my Aunt by Graeme Green read by Geoffrey Palmer. The readers are crucial to the enjoment of this , droney and dull it kills off some lovely "listens" Also look out for Marion Keynes books .. Hilarious and poignant.. Brilliant listens!!
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snoopy56
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Reged: 28/08/2007
Posts: 78
Loc: Norfolk
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I listen to a lot of audio CDs and have a subscription to audible.co.uk which means I can download 1 title/month. They have a huge selection - definitely worth a look.
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suziekettles
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Reged: 10/02/2008
Posts: 25
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Look out for Playaways, pre-loaded mp3s about the same size as a cassette tape which contain a whole novel. Should be available from libraries fairly soon, they are great for travelling as there is so little to carry.
http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/NorthLincs/...alkingBooks.htm
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Loo
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Reged: 09/01/2008
Posts: 1051
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Yes I like CD's and tapes from the Library. £2 a throw at mine. I listen to them when cooking, doing the ironing, etc.
Loo
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Chelsea
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Reged: 06/02/2008
Posts: 776
Loc: Essex
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I find Harry potter books read by Stephen Fry are more entertaining than reading the books or even watching the films. Wasn't a fan until I heard them - v. dedicated now.
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Chelsea x
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