Comments on: Website I love: Booksfree.com – like Netflix for audio books

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:24:46 +0000

I love audio books, and am on my way right over to this one–sounds like a great resource! I also adore Libravox.org though it’s just for public domain books (so nothing new)–there’s something so charming, though, about having all sorts of different people “line up” to read Alice in Wonderland to you .

By: Meredith

Meredith — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:03:08 +0000

You’re so right! The homework involves my two favorite things: a notebook and lists. Loving it!

By: Gosia

Gosia — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:44:32 +0000

Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog. Now i’m looking forward to having a look at your notebook! ps. Holly’s homework ( a list! ) was meant for YOU, wasn’t it?

By: carlee

carlee — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:04:17 +0000

Years ago I had a 2.5 hour commute to work and back…it was horrible! Anyway, I listened to audio books a lot and loved it. I agree that it’s very relaxing. This is a wonderful idea!

By: Bneato

Bneato — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:20:03 +0000

great idea and thanks for introducing us to site. i typically listen to NPR for “de-stressing” in traffic but like the idea of listening to books while driving (v. efficient use of time)!

By: Marci@OvercomingBusy

Marci@OvercomingBusy — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:37:51 +0000

I used to listen to books on cd and motivational cds in the car all the time. I don’t spend that much time in the car these days and I miss it! I have tried downloading books to my ipod and listen while I do housework, but then I can’t hear the kids screaming my name…wait…that’s not a bad thing!

By: Meredith

Meredith — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:58:23 +0000

@Erin: I love this idea: side by side radio listening. Great thought! I’ve long been trying to convince my husband to listen to NPR, but he’s a KGO junkie. He and Amanda would get along well!

@Deren: that’s the biggest thing for me, listening to audio books makes me feel like I’m “finding” relaxing time in my busy day. I especially like that this time comes while I’m sitting in traffic, when I’d otherwise be stressed and irritated.

By: Amanda @ Serenity Now

Amanda @ Serenity Now — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:57:24 +0000

I am a talk radio JUNKIE! My 4 year old knows Rush and Glenn. I’ve never tried an audio book before…unless you count the Disney books that used to come on cassette tape in the 80s.

By: Deren Monday

Deren Monday — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:48:57 +0000

I too am an audio book junkie during the work day. I have to admit, it makes me feel like I’m escaping the 9-5 grind when I am immersed in a great business biography or a classic from Fitzgerald.

Perhaps most importantly, when I’m listening I feel I’m making progress towards extracting productivity from every minute of the day…

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:26:58 +0000

I had never heard of this website before – thanks for sharing. I used to spend my car time listening to NPR. My husband would start his commute at the same time (though in another car), and we’d both listen to it. As we prepared dinner at the end of the day, we’d end up discussing what we’d heard. It was a wonderful ritual.