What Is Audible?

We're active listeners who enjoy stories well told.

And we're your destination for the widest selection of digital audiobooks available for download.

Come join the millions of listeners who've discovered a new way to receive the entertainment, information, and knowledge they seek. In addition to audiobooks, we're home to magazines, radio shows, podcasts, stand-up comedy, and speeches from icons who shape our culture, politics, and business world. We feature the best narrators interpreting books by top authors.

How can vocal inflection—a pause, a breath, a smile you can feel through your headphones—add to your experience of the latest best sellers and timeless classics?

Find out by downloading an audio program now.

And listen for yourself.

Getting started >>

Getting Started

1. Create an Account

   The first step in setting up an account is choosing a plan that suits your listening pace and offers other great benefits. Then complete a one-time, free software installation that enables your computer to download digital audio. (Users of iTunes can skip this installation.)

2. Browse our Catalog

   Search over 60,000 titles for best sellers, timeless classics, and everything between. You can sample any of our selections by clicking the green play button, and items you select for purchase will appear in My Library, your online bookshelf.

3. Transfer and Listen

   Whether you're jogging through the park or relaxing at home, you can listen anywhere by transferring downloaded titles to your iPod®, Zune®, or other player. You can also stream your titles from a computer or burn them on CDs.

Benefits of Membership >>

Benefits of Membership

More Books When You Want Them:

Listen to this:
The average reader gets through only 5 books a year, but the average AudibleListener® member listens to 16 books a year.

That's because as an AudibleListener® member you can take your reading to go and listen on demand, with more time to enjoy the books you love. Whether you consume War & Peace in one sitting or are still a blossoming bookworm, we've created AudibleListener® membership plans for those on both sides of the listening average.

Use Credits and Save:

We take pride in helping our listeners save money—because we love listening too—so members receive audiobook credits that can be used as currency on our site and applied to any purchase. One credit equals one audio selection (a very small number of titles are more than one credit). Audiobooks purchased with credits are up to 75% off retail audiobook CD prices, and you'll receive an extra 30% off your additional purchases even after you've used your credits.

Listen at Your Own Pace:

We know life can be hectic, pulling you away from the books you love. That's why we'll roll over your credits for up to six months so they're still around when you have more time to listen. With our rollover credits, you won't lose your credits if you don't use them.

Stay In-The-Know:

For access to our newest titles the moment they're released, become an AudibleListener® member and ensure you're linked into our email network. Members are also privy to special discounts, promotions, and sales throughout the year.

To find the AudibleListener® plan that best suits your needs, click here.

Available Plans >>

Available Plans

Our membership plans, described below, are designed to save you money on the audiobooks you love.

What are Credits?

*A very small number of titles are more than one credit.

Compatible Devices >>

Compatible Devices

Chances are if you have a mobile audio device, it’s compatible with Audible. Our audio can be listened to on hundreds of AudibleReady® devices, including the Apple® iPod®, Creative®ZEN, SanDisk® Sansa™, popular GPS devices like Garmin®, and many mobile phones, including Blackberry® and iPhone®.

If you see your device's manufacturer below, you're most likely ready to listen:

Don't Have a Device? Don't See Yours on the List?

Don't worry, you can still enjoy our selections by streaming them from your computer or by burning them on CDs. Plus, our list of AudibleReady® devices is always growing.

Computer Setup

• Windows (PC)

  Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7

  Browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, or AOL

• Macintosh

  Operating System: Mac OS X 10.1.5 or higher with iTunes 3.0 or higher

  Browsers: Safari, Firefox, or Camino

Using Audible

Browse

The largest selection of digital audiobooks available with over 60,000 titles

Download

Listen from your computer or burn to a CD

Transfer

Works with Apple iPod and over 500 other devices