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You might not have time to read, but you might have time to listen. If you've got a long commute or spend a lot of time gardening, then audiobooks are a good way to make your time more productive.

Apple doesn't provide a separate audiobooks app. Everything you need is in the Apple Books app. And just like with books, you can search for, download, and sync audiobooks.

How to browse and search for an audiobook

The first step in listening to an audiobook is finding something interesting to listen to.

1. Tap the Apple Books app.
2. Tap the Audiobooks tab. You'll be taken to the audiobooks area of the Book Store.

3. If you don't see book that interests you, tap the Browse Sections button.

4. Tap a section or genre to see audiobooks that are organized by topic.

If you can't find a specific audiobook you're looking for, use the Search tab.

1. Tap the Search tab.

2. Enter your search text.

3. Tap Search.

Scroll up to see a list of audiobooks that match your search.

How to download audiobooks

Downloading an audiobook is as easy as downloading a book. Just tap it.

1. Tap an audiobook you want to download.

2. To hear a free excerpt from the audiobook, tap Preview.

3. To buy and download the audiobook, tap Buy.

4. You'll be prompted for your Apple ID password, or to use Touch ID or Face ID to complete the purchase.

How to redownload an audiobook

If you've deleted an audiobook from your iPhone or iPad and then decided you'd like to listen to it again, you can redownload the audiobook at no additional charge, as long as it's still available in the Book Store.

1. Tap the Reading Now tab.
2. Tap the account icon. It's either your picture or your initials and it's located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

3. Tap Audiobooks and enter your Apple ID password if prompted.

4. Tap one of the categories or genres. You'll see a list of all the audiobooks you've previously downloaded.
5. Tap the download button for the audiobook.

6. When the audiobook is finished downloading, tap Listen to hear it.

How to play an audiobook

Playing an audiobook is just like reading a book. But first, you have to locate it.

1. Tap Library.

2. Tap the audiobook to open it. It will automatically begin to play.

If you'd rather not scroll through your library to find it, look for it in a collection.

1. Tap Collections.
2. Tap Audiobooks.

3. Tap the audiobook to open and play it.

And if you really want to skip a lot of scrolling and tapping, you can use the search tab.

1. Tap the search tab.

2. Enter your search text. This can be the name of the audiobook or the author's name.

3. If the audiobook isn't visible, tap Search.

4. Tap the audiobook to open and play it.

How to listen to a specific track

Most audiobooks come with track markers, which usually correspond to chapters. You can listen to tracks in any order you want.

1. Tap the track button.

2. Tap the track you want to listen to.

How to go to a specific time in an audiobook

A playhead is located beneath the audiobook cover. You can drag it to go to a specific time in the book.

1. Drag the playhead left or right to go to a specific time.
2. Tap Play to listen.

3. Tap the gray circle to go back to the playhead's original starting point.

How to use Skip Forward and Skip Back

In addition to being able to use the playhead to scrub through an audiobook, you can skip forward or back by a number of seconds using the controls next to the play/pause button. And this number of seconds can be customized.

1. Tap Settings.
2. Tap Books

3. Under Audiobooks, tap Skip Forward or Skip Back

4. Tap the number of seconds to skip.

5. Tap Books.

How to change the playback speed of an audiobook

If you don't have the patience for a 20-hour audiobook, you can save a little time by speeding up the playback.

1. Tap the audiobook you want to play.

2. Tap the playback speed button until you get the speed you want.

The available playback speeds are, in order: 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2x, and 0.75x.

How to set a sleep timer on an audiobook

If listening to a good book puts you to sleep, you're in luck. You can do so without draining the battery on your device by using a sleep timer.

1. Tap the audiobook you want to play.
2. Tap the sleep timer button.

3. Choose a number of minutes—even a custom number of hours and minutes—before the audio playback stops.

The timer will begin immediately, and you'll need to tap the play button to begin playback.

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You can route the audio from an audiobook not only through an iPhone's or iPad's internal speakers but also to Bluetooth and—with iOS 12—to AirPlay 2-enabled devices like HomePod and AppleTV.

1. Tap the audiobook you want to play.
2. Tap the stream audio button.

3. Tap the devices that will play the audio. Depending on the devices, you might be able to pick more than one.

Tap on the screen to return to the audiobook.

How to share information about an audiobook

If you just finished a great audiobook, it's easy to share a link to it on the Book Store with someone else.

1. Tap the audiobook.
2. Tap the share button.

3. Tap the method to share the link to the audio book. In this case, we'll use email.

4. Address the message.
5. Add other information to the body of the email. Books will add the link automatically.

6. Tap Send.

Any questions?

Do you have any questions about listening to audiobooks in Apple Books? Put them in the comments and we'll help you out.

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Audible has also become the world's largest producer of downloadable audiobooks. Without any doubt, Audible audiobook is a good thing, especially for Kindle devices users. With one Kindle, you can not only read Kindle books but also listen to Audible audiobooks, which can greatly fulfill your spiritual life. Most important, you can listen to audiobook during the commute or doing chores, which allow you to make the most of your time. For many tech newbies or people who has little computer skills, this post is going to show you how to listen to Audible on your Kindle devices.

Support Kindle devices by Audible

Not all Kindle devices can be used to listen to Audible audiobooks. This is because several Kindle devices are exclusively eReaders and do not have audio capabilities, like Kindle Paperwhite series. Here's a list of support Kindle devices by Audible.

The methods of listen to the Audible audiobooks on these support Kindle devices varies with different Kindle device model. So next we are going to introduce the method by category.

How to listen to Audible on Kindle 1st/2nd Gen and Kindle DX

Why do we put these three model Kindle devices together? It's because their methods of listening to the Audible audiobooks will be the same regardless of whether you are using a Kindle 1st Gen, Kindle 2nd Gen, or Kindle DX.

1. Transfer Audible audiobooks to the above Kindle devices

Kindle 1st Gen, Kindle 2nd Gen, or Kindle DX are really old Kindle models! Unlike the recent new Kindle devices, you must use Audible Manager to activate your device and transfer your audiobooks. Please following the below steps to transfer audiobooks to your Kindle 1st/2nd Gen and Kindle DX.

1. Connect the Kindle to your PC with USB cable.

2. Install the latest Audible Manager software on your PC and run it

3. Click Devices & select Add New Device.

4. Check off Amazon Kindle on the pop-up box and click OK.

Note: Audible Manager will restart after it installs a plug-in for your Kindle. If it does not restart, open Audible Manager again, then continue:

5. Right click on Kindle device in the bottom left pane. It will pop up a box, select Activate. Then click OK in the pop-up box. And input your Audible account information to activate your Kindle device.

6. Click Library on the left side of AudibleManager's main interface to open all of the download audiobooks on your computer. With your audiobook(s) selected, click Add to Device in the upper right corner of Audible Manager to transfer audiobooks to your Kindle.

Note: The Kindle 1st Gen supports audiobooks in formats 2, 3, or 4. The Kindle 2nd Gen and Kindle DX support audiobooks only in formats 4 or Enhanced.

2. Listen to Audible on Kindle 1st/2nd Gen and Kindle DX

Listening to Audible audiobooks on Kindle 1st/2nd Gen and Kindle DX is simple after transferring audiobooks to Kindle devices. Just press the Home button and use the joystick to select the audiobooks you want to hear.

How to listen to Audible on Kindle Keyboard

1. Download Audible audiobooks on Kindle Keyboard

After you purchase an Audible audiobook, it will be automatically downloaded into the Archive for access and playback. Following the below steps to download audiobooks on Kindle Keyboard.

1. Click Menu, click 5-way controller to select View Archived Items.

2. Click 5-way controller to select the audiobook you want to download.

Note: There will be an audible word to the left of the audiobook to differentiate Audible audiobooks from Kindle books.

If you can't find the purchased Audible audiobooks on the Archived Items, please go to Audible.com site and sign in to your account. Click Library — My Books find you purchased book and select Deliver to your Kindle Keyboard from the drop-down menu. Then go back to your Kindle Keyboard, click Home — Menu — Sync & Check for Items(using the 5-way controller to select). Kindle Keyboard will detect your new items. Then you can click the audiobook title to start downloading with Wi-Fi connected.

2. Listen to Audible on Kindle Keyboard

After downloading Audible audiobook to your Kindle Keyboard, you have already completed most of the difficult task. Click the audiobook title on the Home screen to start listening. You can listen to audiobooks by Kindle built-in speaker or plugging in your headphones.

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How to listen to Audible on Kindle Touch

1. Download Audible audiobooks on Kindle Touch

1. Tap Cloud on the Home sreen.

2. Tap the audiobook you want to download.

Note: The word Audible will appear on the right of the audiobook to help you identify audiobooks quickly.

3. Downloads may take some time. Please make sure Wi-Fi is connected all the time.

2. Listen to Audible on Kindle Touch

After the downloads complete, then press the Home button to go back Home screen. And tap on the audiobook to start listening. You can listen to Audible audiobook through Kindle built-in speaker or by plugging in your headphones.

How to listen to Audible on Kindle 8th Gen or Kindle Oasis (8th/9th Gen)

1. Listen to Audible on Kindle 8th Gen or Kindle Oasis (8th/9th Gen)

Listening to your audiobooks on your Kindle (Gen 8) or Kindle Oasis (Gen 8 and 9) is simple. The library in the Bluetooth-enabled Kindle (Kindle 8th Gen, Kindle Oasis 8th and 9th Gen) will show all of your eBooks and Audible books when you tap on All.

Note: You need to turn the Wi-Fi on and complete the over-the-air update in order to see your audiobooks.

1. Go to the Home screen to tap My Library—>tap All to find your audiobooks or use the filters to see Audible books only.

2. Tap on the audiobook you want to listen to. The audiobook will download if not already downloaded.

3. You can listen to audiobook through the Kindle's speakers or by plugging in your headphones or paring a Bluetooth device. If you have not paired a Bluetooth device, tap on Pair Device and choose the Bluetooth device you want to use.

Here's the official video tutorial to listen to Audible on Kindle 8th Gen or Kindle Oasis (8th/9th Gen)>>

How to listen to Audible on other devices instead of Kindle devices

Don't you think it is inconvenient that Audible audiobook are restricted to Kindle devices and apps? And you prefer to listen to audiobooks on other devices or mp3 player. Well, here's the one terrific solution for you to do it. For more information, please check this post about how to listen to Audible audiobooks on other devices instead of Kindle devices.

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Hillary Lopez works for Epubor and writes articles about eBooks and eReaders. She explores the best method to help you read eBooks more freely and wants to share all she has got with you.