Audiobooks and podcasts are two of the fastest growing segments in publishing and if you are looking to listen to both of them, Audible is having a a tremendous deal. Now through December 31, on Amazon and Audible, U.S. consumers who are not existing Audible members can get Audible Premium Plus for $5.95 a month for the first four months—which is 60% off. After those four months, membership auto-renews at $14.95 a month, and you can cancel at any time. All you have to do is sign up. There are no commitments. Membership will automatically renew each month, but you can cancel at any time. Canadian customers who do not have an active subscription can pay $2.95 a month for three months.
Membership includes one credit a month, which you can use to choose anything from Audible’s expansive selection of new releases and best sellers, plus unlimited listening to thousands of select audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts. When you use a credit to purchase an audiobook, it is yours to keep, even if you cancel your monthly subscription.
Audible is the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering global audiences a powerful way to enhance and enrich their lives through extraordinary content. Audible’s catalogue includes more than 850,000 audio titles, including Audible Originals as well as audiobooks and podcasts from leading studios, print, audio and magazine publishers, and world-renowned entertainers.
Michael Kozlowski is the editor-in-chief at Good e-Reader and has written about audiobooks and e-readers for the past fifteen years. Newspapers and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times have picked up his articles. He Lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.