5 Popular Resources for Free Audiobooks

The world is moving at a bullet-train speed and hence it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. With demanding work schedules and family responsibilities, many people have lost touch with their personal interests and self-care routines. However, this doesn't mean that people have abandoned their love for learning and personal growth. Access to books and knowledge is still highly valued, and with the rise of audiobooks, it's never been easier to enjoy a good book, even on a busy schedule. With that in mind, we've compiled a list of five popular resources that offer free audiobooks, ranging from timeless classics to bestselling titles. Whether you're a bookworm or a busy bee, these resources make it easy to enjoy a great book without breaking the bank.

Audible: Free Trial and Perks

While not entirely free, Audible offers a generous 30-day trial that includes access to a free audiobook and other perks. Take advantage of this offer to explore their vast library, which includes:

• "Sour Hall" (audiobook series)
• Classic novels like "Pride and Prejudice" and "Jane Eyre"
• Bestsellers like "The Girl on the Train" and "Gone Girl"

Lit2Go: Public Domain Audiobooks

Lit2Go is a valuable resource for literature lovers and educators alike. As a free online library, it provides access to a vast collection of public domain works, including:

• Audiobooks: Classic novels, novellas, and short stories
• Plays: Works by Shakespeare, Greek tragedies, and other notable playwrights
• Short stories: Tales from renowned authors like Poe, Dickens, and Twain
• Poems: Collections from famous poets like Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, and Robert Frost

Other goodies you can enjoy from the site include:

• Free access to classic literature
• Audiobooks for listening on-the-go
• PDF downloads for reading along with the text
• Citation information for easy referencing
• Playtime and word count for each work
• A user-friendly interface for searching and browsing

OverDrive: Library Card Required

OverDrive is a digital library platform that offers e-books, audiobooks, and other digital content for borrowing. To access OverDrive, you need a library card from a participating library or institution. Some of their books include:

• New releases and bestsellers (check your library's catalog)
• Popular series like "Harry Potter" and "The Hunger Games"
• Non-fiction titles like "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" and "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind"

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LibriVox: Volunteer-Recorded Audiobooks

LibriVox offers free public-domain audiobooks recorded by volunteers. LibriVox is a volunteer-run, free content, public domain project that provides free public domain audiobooks for download from their website and other digital library hosting sites on the internet. Their library includes:

• "War and Peace"
• "Anne of Green Gables"
• "Wuthering Heights"
• "The Count of Monte Cristo"
• "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"

Spotify: Free Audiobooks and Samples

Spotify is my favorite and what I mostly use. It is easy to access has quite great books, and offers a limited selection of free audiobooks, including:

• Titles on the "Audiobooks" playlist (first chapters of various books)
• Classic novels like "Alice in Wonderland" and "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"
• Short stories and poetry collections like "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"
• "Pride and Prejudice"
• "The Subtle Art Of Not Giving Fuck" by Mark Manson

I have some of my favorite books in there and I cannot stop getting the chills listening to them. Listening to it feels like watching them speak and it is like the book is talking to you. To anyone like me who loves to romanticize their lives, this is good for you. You have a way of listening to your book boyfriends speak to you. I Like to have the hard copy, yet I do not mind listening to the audiobooks myself.

These five resources offer a wealth of free audiobooks for listeners of all tastes. Whether you're a fan of classics, bestsellers, or something in between, there's something for everyone. Happy listening! Don't forget to tell me what you think about these and you can mention them in the comment box in if you use a different platform.

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