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Why Are Audio Books Becoming So Popular?

People love to read and they love convenience. And that combination is the driving force behind the growing popularity of audio books. As more and more people of all ages add PDAs, MP3s and iPods to their arsenal of electronic gadgets, they're realizing that the fun doesn't stop with listening to music. Talk of the availability of audio books and the wealth of opportunity they offer is spreading fast and people are taking notice.

And right there feeding the ever-increasing demand are the book publishers. Wanting to get in on this newest old trend, they're releasing audio versions of practically every book in print. While it's true that books on tape have been around for decades, and more recently, books on CD, the concept of "listening" to a book never really took off. Audio books and CDs have mostly been popular among those taking long trips and older people whose eyes aren't as sharp as they once were.

But the arrival of the handheld device changed all that. So small and lightweight, these devices are almost as popular an accessory as earrings! Attached to belts and armbands, stuffed into pockets, backpacks and purses, and easily wired up to a car's CD or tape player, people are taking their handheld devices everywhere. And that means they no longer have to "find time" to read. Now reading is possible just about anywhere.

Along with this seemingly endless choice in reading environments, there's also a seemingly endless supply of audio books of every genre. With just a few clicks of your keyboard you can download fiction, non-fiction, self-help, romance, mystery, educational books for children, and a whole lot more. If it's been published, it's probably available in audio format. Your choice of audio books plus a handheld device means your very own portable personal library right at your fingertips. It doesn't get any better than that!