If you've never downloaded an audio book for your iPod, you don't know what you're missing.

Think about all the time you spend during the day listening to your iPod. If you commute to work on a bus or train, you probably listen to your iPod while you wait for the bus or train to arrive, and then listen to your iPod to pass the time while the bus or train takes you to and from work.

Many people listen to their iPods during the workday. If you have the kind of job that has some down time, you might listen to your iPod during idle time in between customer or phone calls.

Another popular time for people to use their iPods is while they exercise. Whether you walk, run, or work out at a gym, your iPod can help your workout go faster and easier.

Download A Book Instead Of A Song

Now imagine how many iPod audio books you could listen to during all that time you spend listening to your iPod. Don't get me wrong … audio books on CD are great, but a CD player or computer isn't nearly as portable as listening to an iPod audio book on your iPod.

In today's multi-tasking world, it seems no one can afford to do just one thing at a time any more. By downloading iPod audio books, you can perfect the art of multitasking. Take advantage of every minute you spend sitting in waiting rooms, walking the dog, and waiting for the bus by listening to an iPod audio book while you accomplish all the other things that you need to achieve during the day.

Many iPod audio book titles are available in mp3 file format for easy download to your iPod. You can pay per download, or you can subscribe to a service that allows you to download a preset number of iPod audio books every month. Under these iPod audio book download plans, the more you listen, the more money you save.

Read The Fine Print

Before subscribing to an iPod audio book service, read the subscription agreement carefully. Even though you are not going to sign this agreement by putting pen to paper, clicking an "I accept" button or something similar to it on your computer screen may enter you into a legally binding contract. Be sure to ask questions about any part of the subscriber agreement that you do not fully understand.

Give Yourself A Choice

The next time you put those iPod ear buds in your ears, give yourself a choice of listening options. Choose among music, podcasts, or iPod audio books, and make the most of every moment.