Today I used Wordtracker’s Keyword Question Tool to find out what the most asked question is about audio books. According to Wordtracker, the most asked question is: how to download audio books to kindle? The best answer I found is on the eHow website and was submitted by a user named John Rapp. His directions are based on using a download from the Audible website. I also posted a YouTube video showing off the latest Kindle release which sounds as if downloads would be even easier with.
Go to the Audible.com website and sign up for a free account. See the Resources section below this article for a direct link to download the AudibleManager software.
Choose the option “Listen on My Computer” as the primary method you will use to listen to your Audible files.
Download the free AudibleManager software onto your computer. The software is available for both Mac and PC.
Connect your Amazon Kindle to your computer using the USB port. You may have to wait a few moments for your computer to recognize that you have plugged in your Kindle.
Run the AudibleManager program and activate your Kindle. Click on “Activate” under the Devices menu and select “Amazon Kindle” from the drop-down menu.
Use the AudibleManager software to transfer audio books to your Amazon Kindle.
If you have a tutorial for how to download an audio book to kindle that you would like to share please comment below.
Wait. Did you know the Audio Publishers Association hosts an event every year called “The Audies Gala”? Oh yes, they do. In fact this was the 15th Annual Audies Gala held this past May at the Museum of the City of New York. Awards were given in over 30 categories. I’ve got the results direct from the APA.
Below is a list of the different categories awarded:
AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION
FICTION
LITERARY FICTION
MYSTERY
THRILLER/SUSPENSE ROMANCE
SOLO NARRATION—MALE
SOLO NARRATION—FEMALE
CHILDREN’S TITLES FOR AGES UP TO 8
CHILDREN’S TITLES FOR AGES 8-12
TEEN
INSPIRATIONAL/FAITH-BASED FICTION
INSPIRATIONAL/FAITH-BASED NON-FICTION HUMOR
SCIENCE FICTION
BUSINESS/EDUCATIONAL
AUDIOBOOK ADAPTATION
NON-FICTION
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ORIGINAL WORK
SHORT STORIES/COLLECTIONS
CLASSIC
NARRATION BY THE AUTHOR or AUTHORS
MULTI-VOICED PERFORMANCE
AUDIO DRAMA
PACKAGE DESIGN
*HISTORY
SPANISH LANGUAGE
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