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05-01-2011, 08:29 AM

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quiltsRfun

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I haven't done audiobooks but I listen to podcasts. My favorite is Pat Sloan. Might have to check out the audio books.

05-01-2011, 08:46 AM

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Edie

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Originally Posted by justflyingin

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Originally Posted by Stitchnripper

I use the ipod feature on my iphone while I quilt to listen to audiobooks - and there is a free app called overdrive where you can get audiobooks directly from your library onto your device free, once you register your library card.

This is what I do. I have a 32 gig mp3 player (not ipod) and use it often. A book ranges from 50 mb to 250 mb depending on how many cds are in it.

They've already done the work for you. Depending on where you live, of course. Do you have a library card?

I just checked. You live in St. Paul.

Here is the link. You will not need to BUY books.

http://sppl.lib.overdrive.com/D5EFD0...en/Default.htm

Just go get a library card if you don't have one and then register on the website link I sent you. You'll have to look around the site a bit.

I HIGHLY recommend this method. You just check out the books and listen to them and then delete them from your mp3 player. Simple. Really.

Thank you and yes, I am a fan of the St. Paul Public Library system. I even buy their outdated cd books and tapes. Don't know where to put them anymore either. Which is the main reason for the iPod! Thanks again for your help! Edie

05-01-2011, 09:02 AM

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seweasy

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Hi! Thanks for bringing up this topic. I live out in rural part of the county and getting to library when its open isn't always easy. I've sent the library an email to ask if they have audio books that can be downloaded, thought with the price of gas or for someone who can't drive this might be a nice option.
Hadn't thought that I wanted an iPod but maybe I do! Chris

05-01-2011, 09:17 AM

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Edie

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Oh, what hath I wrought?????????? Edie

05-01-2011, 09:20 AM

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BellaBoo

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I think the IPod Touch is much better for books then IPOD. I can download all the free books from Amazon to read on the go and all the audio books to listen too. The IPod Touch has more features other then just music and books. You can download all the IPhone apps on it too, even the quilting apps. No monthly fees. If you are in a wi fi zone you have full internet use. I can check email or read this board, watch youtube, just it's on a small screen. I love my IpodTouch. I can record radio programs and listen to them when I want. I enjoy talk radio.

05-01-2011, 09:35 AM

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lalaland

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I just got an Apple iPod Classic with 160 GB, didn't even know you could put audio books on it, new technology for me! I can download books from my library onto my computer, and now you're telling me I can put them in my iTunes and listen on my iPod. I'm so excited!!!

05-01-2011, 09:42 AM

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Stitchnripper

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If you get the free overdrive app you can do it directly to your device without needing the computer.

05-01-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lalaland

If you get the free overdrive app you can do it directly to your device without needing the computer.

Thanks! This just keeps getting better and better!

05-01-2011, 09:57 AM

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raedar63

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I wouldn't be without mine. If cash is an issue you can also buy a MUCH,MUCH more inexpensive mp3 player. I download books free from the library all the time. so basicly if you go the online library route you don't even have to mess with going to library to get the cd's. You can pick up an mp3 player at walmart for less than 100 bucks.You can erase the books you do not want to save so storage in not a majior issue.