When I first tried audio books, I didn’t really think it had a chance of ever putting up a fight against the real printed material. I am a book lover so I like the whole experience of reading, flipping through the pages, smelling the scent of paper from both old and new books, and even occasionally folding a few pages here and there. I felt like audio books were devoid of such experiences.

However, now that I have children and am always buried in work and house duties, I think I’m starting to see the appeal of Audio books on cd. They are much more convenient to carry around especially if you always bring your laptop with you to work. They are easier to finish because you don’t have to change momentum when you switch from work to reading (pressing a few buttons in your computer is all it takes). And they are relatively cheaper especially if you get them online from Book rentals such as booksfree.com.

I know listening to audio books may not present the same experience as reading the printed material, but it’s a good enough alternative especially if you have a very busy schedule. Regardless if you’re the type who likes to Rent books or buy books, it’s a surprisingly entertaining experience.