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A feel-good remix from Bob Ross on the joys of painting. I believe every day’s a good day – this will bring a lot of good to your heart! Thanks for the link Karen Perry!

Olympic sports to family-friendly classics, teen favorites plus a Playboy short story – these 8 freebies have something for everyone. Enjoy but remember: these are limited time offers that may disappear at any time, so download now to build your audio library! Two short podcasts from Naxos Audiobooks: Olympic Memories Podcast (MP3) British broadcaster John Goodbody recalls [...]

Post a clip of the first chapter of hot new titles along with cover art and satisfy fans and entice new readers of both print & audio editions. Libraries have full permission from publishers to include the audio files and widgets on library websites & social media posts. Hearing a short clip is a great way to [...]

This AT&T commercial. Worthy of  library display with audiobook classics, running shoes, & mock cell phone!

Listen up – grab an Encyclopedia Brown story and two tales featuring Cleopatra. But download quick before the offers disappear…   “The Case of the Stolen Moonstone” from Encyclopedia Brown Super Sleuth. By Donald Sobol. Read by Greg Steinbruner. Recorded Books honors the passing of beloved author Donald Sobol. When the Mystery Writers of America bestowed a Special Edgar [...]

What’s happening in the audiobook world? Here’s a round-up of interesting links… I am totally inspired by the Contra Costa County (CA) Public Library’s “Snap & Go” project to bring library services to mobile phones, winner of the 2012 John Cotton Dana Public Relations Award. When I saw this promotion on the library’s website… Now on WestCAT buses: [...]

Here’s a twist on librarians looking for the best ARCs to score at conference. Narrator extraordinaire Scott Brick tracks down the Advance Readers Copy of the next book in a series he voices while at ComicCon. Glad to see you’re doing your homework, Scott Hear’s what he said on his Facebook post – and remember, [...]

One classic, one comedy, one Christian. Download now before these offers expire! This week’s SYNC titles, courtesy of  HarperAudio and Recorded Books:  Guys Read: Funny Business Edited by Jon Scieszka. Read by Michael Boatman, Kate DiCamillo, John Keating, Jon Scieszka, Bronson Pinchot. Published by Harper Audio. Ten stories guaranteed to delight, amuse, and possibly make you spit your milk [...]

Close your eyes and cool down while reading with your ears! Grab these four hot titles quickly, before the special offers disappear… SYNC has two free downloads all summer – this week’s offerings are both from AudioGo: Anna Dressed in Blood By Kendare Blake Read by August Ross Cas Lowood has inherited an unusual vocation: He kills the dead.  When he [...]