I’ve just been down to the Library to get a few Audio Books, I had been away for a good while so of course everything had changed. BUT, they have whittled the Audio section down to a few short shelves, hardly any selection at all. They used to have lots of sections and I wanted some Dectective Stories. But came away with just the one, the woman says there are a lot more downstairs but I need to order what I want and it will be brought up. I told her I wanted to browse the book selection, as I can’t choose from a list of titles, I need to read the bit on the back of the case to see what it’s about and if I fancy reading it. BUT, that’s not allowed. No wonder they are losing people to the internet downloading when this is how they are now operating. I won’t be going back for more in a hurry…fume.
Would it be better to have a good browse and read about the ones you would like online and then pop to the library with a ready made list of ones you want to borrow…that way youre getting the best of both worlds ,and being able to read about them online rather than just choosing blind from a list 
I often see books id like when im browsing online and I just make a note on paper of the titles so if im out and see them I know id like them
You should have asked her for a list of all the audio books in stock, then nipped to WH Smith to read the bit in the back of the books they had 
. Doesn’t the internet give you a brief breakdown of the stories in books?
Yes Aysa, I suppose I’ll have to try something online. Twink we don’t have a WH Smith, or anything like it, in the wilds of the far north of Scotland. Thurso is just one wee main street with a few essencial shops and a wee Tesco on the outskirts.
Have a look at audible books on line roxy, they give free trials you may enjoy and have books listed and described pretty well. You could then see if they have them at the library too.
My problem is Julie, I want them in normal disc form, not MP3. I like to bung a disc on the stereo in the car on the long drive between Thurso and Perth, also like to be able to play them on the lounge stereo while I’m working around the living area of the house. I’m not a fan of wee personal MP3 players and don’t have one. I have audio books in files on my pc and I can only listen to them while I’m in himself’s den doing emails ect, and I am not in there much.
Will check out this Audible Site though, see if I can access their library.
Looks like your only alternative is online then. I would be tempted to ask if they can provide a list of audio books they have though, then you can look them up online to see which would interest you. I live in a much larger town, than you, and I know our library has only a limited number of audio books. Good luck!
I have lots of audio books, far more than I’ll ever listen too, but I don’t like detective stories otherwise you could have had some of mine.
Ah now have a look on eBay I got a lot of cd format books on there for my neighbour, really cheap too as most people seem to want downloads.
Does anyone still read “paper” books? Being retired, I normally read 2 or 3 books over a 2 week period and rarely venture to our computer, tablet, CD player, etc., when I want to enjoy a read. Our kids and grandkids much prefer electronic “devices” to regular books so maybe it’s a generational thing.
I only ever read ‘paper’ books, DaveA, I still prefer it, call me old fashioned!
Going back to the issue with the libraries, they’ve changed so much in recent years, ours is a community hub, that I rarely visit these days. I send Mr C, he knows my taste in books and I can always look online and order something if he comes back empty handed.
I find some excellent books in charity shops or car boot sales but don’t recall seeing any audio ones - perhaps they’ve not made it there yet.
I am so glad I live in England, we don’t have those problems here in my local library, we have an entire section devoted to Audio books.
Kindle has replaced paper here, I can stuff it in my bag and take it anywhere, reading in bed so easy I can adjust text size if my eyes are tired.
You are lucky Malcolm ours has more computers than books and audio books are I believe kept in the bigger library in town now as you have to order them.
Dave I certainly do still read “paper” books …I wont ever give up reading them…I used to have a tablet with the kindle app on it and would read from there also,but much prefer the feel and smell of a paper book.
I buy quite a few books from carboot sales only if theyre in very good condition though ,I dont want any old dog eared copy thankyou! lol…The only books I buy from new are Stephen King ones which I have a lot of his and like to read his latest ones as soon as theyre available.
You cant beat a proper book
Very true - I love books!
I do like audio books as well and always have some thing playing in the craft room when I am making cards.:-D:-D
Silver T I love Audio books too but always seem to forget that they are around cos ive got my head stuck in a paperback lol