Although they have been around for slightly more than six years, audiobooks and e-books have quickly gained popularity. in fact, even people who have always had a preference for print use audiobooks. Many reasons can be attributed to this growth. So, we shall provide some of the reasons below.

People generally economize, and consequently are inclined to pick the most suitable option. An e-book is less costly than the printed version of a similar book. This is one of the main reasons why most people prefer to invest in a Nook, a Kindle or other e-reading devices that may be costly initially but offers them the opportunity to economize by buying e-books that are less expensive than printed versions.

More and more people all over the world are acquiring electronic devices and this also explains why digital books are quickly growing in popularity as a preferred medium. Many people prefer to read books on their electronic devices due to their versatile nature. Furthermore, the devices allow them to carry a library of books which do not occupy as much space as the printed books. Although these are just some of the few reasons why e-reading is becoming popular among many users, there are still lots of other causes. For instance, people are beginning to prefer digital books over printed ones. Also, people with attention defects find audiobooks to be more useful since they tend to pay more attention while hearing a voice reading a book. For this reason, such people would logically pick an audio format instead of a printed book.

Benefits Provided By Audiobooks

Present day researchers have shown how audiobooks help maintain visualization as well as picture-production aptitudes. Therefore, a reader who struggles to unravel words tends to experience problems understanding the significance on the first read. Consequently, the reader may not have the ability to imagine and picture what he or she is reading. In contrast, someone listening to an audiobook has the ability to visualize while tuning in and their level of comprehension is made better by the speaking, timing and accentuation given to content provided by the specialist reader.

Also, majority of the audiobooks currently available are narrated by the author of the material while in some cases a critique is done by the author. This way, someone listening to an audiobook feels more attached and connected while listening to the narration.

Benefits Provided of E-books

Reading e-books has lots of advantages for readers. To begin with, e-books are practical and can be downloaded very fast. You can make your purchase, download and start reading them in a matter of minutes without breaking a sweat. The need to visit a bookshop just to buy a book is completely eliminated.

Quite a good number of e-books are sold with rewards that you would rarely get when you purchase a printed book. This allows you to get more value for money when you purchase an e-book.

There is a common belief that digital versions of books will take over from the printed versions although time will tell. Some people also feel digital books will leave room for the conventional books. Either way, audiobooks and e-books are truly becoming even more popular by the day.

The Great Gatsby, a story set in the Roaring Twenties, is a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It is principally a love story, a tragedy, but it also serves as a commentary on the social issues of that era. It deals with the morals of a decadent society, a society steeped in the yawning and seemingly insurmountable gap between the old rich and the other lower social classes.

Published in 1925, the book received lukewarm notice during its time. It did not sell well. However, in the early 1940’s, during the Second World War, and the succeeding years after that, interest in the novel soared to such heights that the book is now recognized as a literary classic. It is obligatory reading for most high schools. Many stage plays and films have been made about it, most of them receiving praise and commendation. The Great Gatsby Audiobook has since joined the ranks of other great American novels as true classics of American literature.

The story revolves around the dashing and baffling millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and his romantic, passionate, and idealistic pining for the dainty and feminine Daisy Buchanan. He met her when they were both young – she the daughter of a family of affluence, and he a military officer of modest means. Daisy, shallow and fickle, married the wealthy Tom Buchanan when Gatsby had to leave for war — in spite of her promise to remain faithful to Gatsby.

Their subsequent meeting years hence explores Gatsby’s almost obsessive efforts to win Daisy’s love back, in spite of her married status. The story ends in tragedy – leaving the reader thinking deeply about values and norms — particularly those considered important by the rich and the privileged during that period.

Because of its stature in the field of literature, The Great Gatsby has been made available in digital formats. Many of the young readers of today are getting to know the characters of this magnificent novel through digital means. Especially popular nowadays is the audio book edition of this grand classic.

Experience the magic in Hogwarts by getting into Harry Potter’s world of witchcraft and wizardry. Surely you would not want to miss the completely detailed accounts of Harry Potter together with his two best friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in the seven book series written by J.K Rowling.

Harry Potter fantasy novels is the story of a young wizard boy named Harry Potter who was raised by his non-wizard relatives. On his eleventh birthday, Harry is given his first ever birthday gift surprise – a letter informing that he has been accepted in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hence the adventure of Harry begins in a seven book series that cover his seven years in Hogwarts and his hard struggle with the dark lord, Lord Voldemort.

Harry Potter is an enticing story of magic, wisdom, love and friendship that will make you so eager to finish it right to the epilogue of the final installation of the series. The story itself is magical; seems like the author J.K Rowling has used some oration to charm the readers from start to the end of the novel.

Harry Potter’s seven novels are Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince, and he Deathly Hallows. The books are available in hardbound and paperback covers. But you can also avail of it in digital form such as in e-book. However, if you’re not much of a reader person or you’re the always on-the-go type, you can still get into Harry Potter’s magical world through Harry Potter Audio Books that you could listen into wherever you go.

Available in audiobook format, you can now experience the famous witchcraft and wizarding world through the mind-triggering voice narration in Harry Potter Audio Books.

George R.R. Martin’s series of books have reached critical acclaim and have sold millions of copies. The books have spawned a multi-awarded television series and a slew of games. The first book in the Song of Ice and Fire is The Game of Thrones Audiobook. Five books have already been published while the next two, A Dream of Spring and The Winds of Winter, are still being written. The first book in the series garnered awards when it was released in 1997.

The series of books take place in the continents of Essos and Westeros. The plot does not revolve around one character but a plethora of different perspectives. The books have different points of view from the books’ noble families. There are three dominant perspectives which are the dynastic wars of the families who want to rule Westeros, the threat of the supernatural Others in the borders of Westeros, and the battle for the throne waged by Daenerys Targaryen.

The books have bent the genre of high fantasy because of the way it was written. Despite being set in a magical kingdom, the books use a lot of realism. The books also have varying points of view which show the human condition’s moral ambiguity. The characters’ actions are unpredictable and show two sides of the condition of the human soul or lack of it.

You can download the books in different formats because of its immense popularity. You can get a copy of any of the books in the series in eBook or audiobook format. The various formats allow you to enjoy your favorite book anywhere and anytime. The audiobook format enables you to enjoy this riveting series even if you are doing something else. You can enjoy every turn of the page as the characters are voiced beautifully in the audiobook platform.

Writer E.L. James could not have imagined the success that her trilogy would reach. The Fifty Shades series has topped bestselling rankings when the trilogy hit the market. The first book in the series, Fifty Shades of Grey sold millions of books worldwide. The first book has already been translated into more than 30 languages. Despite being bashed as a poorly written book, Fifty Shades of Grey was well-received by its target market, many of which are over thirty and are married. The books’ titillating depiction of love and passion has engrossed readers from different parts of the globe. The books’ soaring popularity has led to a planned movie adaptation.

The first book,  50 Shades of Grey Audiobook revolves around the passion and dominant/submissive relationship of Anastasia Steele and young millionaire Christian Grey. Ana found herself interviewing Christian as an assignment given to her. She initially fumbles the interview and thought that she would never see her again. But Ana and Christian seemed like bound by fate as they met each other again. Ana soon finds out that Christian is a secretive fellow, because he asked her to sign a non-disclosure agreement before anything intimate happens between them. Before moving forward with their pseudo-relationship, Christian shows Ana his toys for love making. And then reveals that there is another contract about a dominant/submissive relationship between them, with no feelings involved whatsoever. The contract further detailed that Anastasia is forbidden to even look Christian in the eyes, or even touch him.

Their first passionate encounter led to many others as the story continued throughout the first book. The two continue their dominant/submissive relationship with no strings attached, but little did the two know that despite their agreement the flickering flame turned into a forest fire. The two started to have feelings for each other.

The release of various formats of the Fifty Shades novel has made it more popular around the world. People can now discreetly read the e-Book or listen to the audiobook without much scrutiny. The various platforms have helped pad the numbers of the Fifty Shades series. You can now enjoy listening to the audiobook wherever you may be or whenever you want. You can listen to the story unfold as Christian and Ana embark on their on again off again relationship. Experience the passion shared by the two as the plot thickens in the first book of a trilogy by going to 50shadesofgreyaudiobookdownload.com/ and downloading it for free. The story continues in Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed.

The Hunger Games trilogy has become so popular that Hollywood executives decided to make four movies based on the books. Author Suzanne Collins took experiences from her life and inspiration from mythology to write the HUNGER GAMES AUDIOBOOK trilogy, which includes the sequel Catching Fire and the final book Mockingjay. The books cover many issues and have a heart that appeals to young adults. The book covers social issues such as poverty, class struggle, reality TV, effects of war, and others. The allegorical nature of the book has won over critics and readers alike.

The country of Panem was in chaos because of various uprisings. The Capitol decided to stop further revolutions by creating the Hunger Games. The annual event pits kids aged 12 to 18 years old against each other ’til only one remains. Two tributes, a girl and boy, are chosen from the 12 districts. The first book centers on Katniss and Peeta. Katniss’s younger sister, Prim was initially chosen as tribute. Katniss could not bear the thought of her sister joining the games, so she decided to volunteer in her sister’s place. Peeta and Katniss were then taken to the Capitol. Haymitch, their mentor, was a former winner of the games. He taught the two how to mingle with the other tributes to learn their strengths and weaknesses. He also taught them how important it was to get sponsors.

Peeta then revealed his love for Katniss during a live TV interview. At the start of the games, half of the tributes have already been killed. Katniss hides in the woods and teams up with Rue, a young girl. After Rue was killed, Katniss and Peeta teamed up. The Capitol audience found their love for each other special. Katniss and Peeta decided to swallow poison berries but the Capitol announced them as winners.

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