If you like to listen to audio books, then downloading audio books is definitely the way for you to obtain them.

#1 Downloading Audio Books Saves Time

When you order an audio book online, you have to wait a few days for your order to be processed and for your audio book to arrive. When you download audio books, you receive your book in just a few seconds – the time it takes to download the audio book file.

#2 Downloading Audio Books Saves The Planet

Compact disks are nearly indestructible. When you download an audio book, there are no icky CDs to trash up the environment.

#3 You Can Preview Your Download

Most audio book download sites let you listen to a sample of your audio book before you buy it. You can find out exactly what your reader sounds like and hear a sample of the plot line and dialog from your audio book before you download it.

#4 No Monthly Subscription Required

Unlike other book subscription sites, you can download one title at a time, without paying periodic subscription fees.

#5 No Extra Software To Install

Audio books are formatted to play with the media players that are already installed on virtually all modern computers. You can download your audio book and start listening in just a few moments.

#6 Listen At Home Or On The Go

With downloaded audio books, you decide on the media. You can save the book on your computer and listen through your computer speakers or download to your iPod and listen to your audio book while you drive, exercise, or shop.

#7 Choose From A Variety Of Titles

The range of titles available for download has never been bigger than it is right now. In addition to the usual fiction, biography, and mystery audio books, you can learn a new language with language study audio books, build confidence or stop smoking with self help audio books, or renew your spirit with audio books of worship and praise.

#8 Listen to Favorite Radio and TV Shows

Another advantage of downloading audio books is that some of your favorite radio and TV shows are now available for download. Now you can listen to the Adventures of Superman or an episode of Doctor Who.

#9 Use Online Payment Services

If you have funds in your Paypal account, you can download an audio book from many online download sites and pay for the download from your Paypal account – there's no need to give your private credit card information to yet another online retailer.

#10 Get Classic Downloads For Free

In addition to downloading audio books for a fee, you can download classic audio books for free.