Renting audiobooks -- SW and otherwise

[El Chuxter]

I've never been interested in audiobooks until pretty recently, but I've come to realize they can keep one awake on very long drives. And I think they could be useful to revisit older SW books on such drives, or at other times when I ordinarily wouldn't be able to actually read.

However, unlike the actual books, I can't see any value with owning them once I've listened to them. And they're hella expensive, especially given that a lot of them are only available in abridged editions.

I know there are a lot of rental-type places around. Almost too many, to be honest. Can anyone recommend one that's reliable, has reasonable terms, and offers a great selection (as in complete or really close to complete) of SW audiobooks? Or even a place where they can be purchased in MP3 format for reasonable rates?

[JimJamBonds]

Try your local library, while I doubt they would have MP3's they probably have books on cd and tape. I've listened to quite a number of books this way.

[shammykenobi]

I have AOTC on tape...my cousins gave it to me...he bought it used for $10...which would be the way to go if you could find a place that had them...but it's a little hard to take when the narrator has to try to imitate Yoda's voice...but it's a good way to pass time on the road.

[Deoxyribonucleic]

Something that's really good to listen to are the National Public Radio Dramas of SW, ESB and ROTJ. I've listened to them over and over again, kinda like I watch the movies and I never get bored. I even fall alseep to them sometimes and I definitely take them when I go on long drives and when I commuted back and forth to college. Audio books are fun fun fun!

[JimJamBonds]

Something that's really good to listen too are the National Public Radio Dramas of SW, ESB and ROTJ. I've listened to them over and over again, kinda like I watch the movies and I never get bored. I even fall alseep to them sometimes and I definitely take them when I go on long drives and when I commuted back and forth to college. Audio books are fun fun fun!

Good call, those tapes/cd's are a great listen!

[2-1B]

'Ox "loaned" me her Radio Dramas (permanently ) on CD and they are indeed fantastic.

Chux, I've gotten a few from the local library as well and they are definitely worth a listen, I agree.

[JimJamBonds]

'Ox "loaned" me her Radio Dramas (permanently ) on CD and they are indeed fantastic.

What did I tell you the other day Caesar?!? Its not a loan its a "copy for 'Ox's personal archives that are being stored off site."

[Deoxyribonucleic]

'Ox "loaned" me her Radio Dramas (permanently ) on CD and they are indeed fantastic.

Chux, I've gotten a few from the local library as well and they are definitely worth a listen, I agree.

I totally forgot about that I'm gladded you liked 'em and thanks for storing them for me, you know I really appreciate it!

[2-1B]

Absolutely m'lady, like JimJam said if you ever lose your copies out in Cali I have your backups stored safely in Wisconsin. I'd say that's a reasonable and safe distance.

[JimJamBonds]

Absolutely m'lady, like JimJam said if you ever lose your copies out in Cali I have your backups stored safely in Wisconsin. I'd say that's a reasonable and safe distance.

And if something happens to the backups here in Wi the master copies are still safe a few thousand miles away.