So much content is out there on Audile just like it’s there on Netflix. It can take hours to decide what to listen to. How do you churn down your options and choose the books that are actually stellar? The process is daunting especially if you are the type of person who likes to hoard books. I would compare this moment to the scenario when you are trying to decide which Spectrum cable internet plan to choose from the pool of options. Everything looks just so good!
Worry not, I bring you some tricks that can make it quick and easier to choose the best books. Let’s check them out together.
1: Take Advantage of the Previews
Previews are just like movie trailers. They give you a sneak peek of what the book is about and what to expect.
It doesn’t matter if you like the author, the blurb intrigues you, you’ve heard wonderful things about the series. Even if you think that the subject interests you, always listen to the sample recording! It’s found in the book’s entry, the button is under the cover photo. Once you have heard the recording, you will know if you can actually listen to the person.
2: Don’t Just Rely on the Ratings
While ratings might help you figure out which novels your other readers liked and hated, not everyone evaluates books fairly. If you want to get an opinion on a book you are thinking about buying, pay more attention to the words of the critics than the scores they give. In other words, don’t just decide based on the rating.
low ratings can be a huge turn-off. But, don’t look away. Read the reviews and see what people have to say. You might discover that the criticisms are minor or contradict what 99 percent of people are saying. 5 stars is hype! Anyone can rate a book 5/5 when they are “on a high” and haven’t had much time to think about the subject matter.
3: Check the Award-Winning Section
The Award-Winning section is a great way to find the juiciest content out there. This lists the titles that have won prestigious awards. It’s difficult to go wrong with any of these, but don’t skip tip numbers 1 and 2 before buying something from here.
It’s also worth paying attention to the Audies section because these annual awards are presented to audiobooks, which are the actual product you’ll be purchasing rather than the print version.
4: Keep Checking the Special Offer Section
Regularly check the deals area for discounted titles. If you’re going to come across an audio blunder, it’s best if you can get it at a low price, am I right! Plus, if a hit title and it’s on sale, that will be even sweeter!
The Bonus Audios and Editor’s Extra sections can help you find great audiobooks at a cheap price as well!
5: Follow Different Narrators
If you come across a narrator whose voice you enjoy listening to, click on their name next to the “Narrated by” tag or type their name into the search box to see what other audiobooks they have narrated. It is likely the narrator has recorded several other audiobooks on the same genre and they are just as good!
This is a subtle way of discovering underrated content and unique releases that have several narrators/performers.
6: Dive into the Work of Publishers You Like
Found great books by following previously heard narrators? Excellent! Another trick is to follow your favorite publishers.
Click on the name of the firm responsible next to the “Publisher” tag to see other Audible audiobooks by the same publishing house. There’s a good chance that at least some of them will have the same high-quality soundscape. Listen to the previews and then buy the books that sound interesting. Rinse and repeat to find amazing titles.
Conclusion
Audible is a wonderful source to find juicy audiobooks. Once you have enough great titles, you can listen to them before going to bed, while driving or any other time you like.
You can thank me later for these tips. If you find them useful, share them with your friends who are huge fans of Audible like yourself.