The holiday season is here, and while lounging by the pool with a good Book sounds perfect, it can be inconvenient due to water splashes and the discomfort of holding up the book while sunbathing. However, there is a solution that allows you to reach your reading goals without even having to open your eyes – and it’s free all summer.
Audible, Amazon‘s audiobook service, has recently introduced an offer that allows Prime members to enjoy not only their first month free, but the first three months as well. After this period, the service costs £7.99 per month on a rolling contract until you decide to cancel.
Each month, subscribers receive one credit, but you can upgrade your subscription to include two credits per month. These credits can be exchanged for any book on the website.
But it’s not just your only monthly book that you can add to your library. The Plus catalog, available to subscribers, offers hours upon hours of books, ranging from classics to more contemporary options that you can find on Kindle Unlimited.
In addition, there are many podcasts and Amazon Originals exclusive to the platform. Some book series are even bundled for the cost of a single credit.
Our in-house bibliophile, Jada Jones, recently took a summer trip to the south of France and decided to trade in her Kindle for an audiobook experience. She shared: “I listened to Yellowface on a trip this month and it was amazing. When it was time to brown my back I didn’t have to worry about pausing my reading and it meant I flew through the book.
“I had told my friend all about it and we listened to some of the later chapters in our hotel room – it was so much fun to have live reactions with someone else who experienced the book the same way I did. It’s a great way to read when you’re out and about.”
Alternatively, Kobo offers a combined reading and listening package for £11.99 a month.
