I can now get to hear my favourite audiobooks wherever I am and whatever I am doing! This is going to be a big change for me. As you probably know, it’s a busy life in the myrealfairy household as it is for most of us. I do try and keep it all together, you will see by my attempts at making the school run go smoother that I give it a good go but as you know, there is always more to be done! So, the fab new site that will make me feel more connected with all the bestsellers that I have missed out on is called BookBeat and it’s full of literary gems.
BookBeat was founded and launched in Sweden in 2015 and has come to the UK in March of this year. It’s a digital streaming service that allows you to listen to a huge range of Audiobooks on your mobile device wherever you are. This is the key point for me as I have lost out on catching up with reading as I just don’t get the time between work and the kids.
You can stream the stories through your wi-fi and you can also download to your library and listen when you don’t have access to a connection. This is so handy for those waiting around times for the little ones. You can now sit back, relax and listen….bliss!
Now if you are like me then it’s good to try before you buy. I don’t sign up for much without really knowing what I am going to get for my money. So I am pleased to say that the BookBeat guys and gals also feel the same way and have given me a whole month for free to share with each and every one of you, whoop whoop!
Here is the link where you can get a whole month free of charge! Click: Free Month
There are lots of genres and titles to choose from, I took a screenshot from my phone for you to see how it looks on my hand-held device and I also love the look of the site so I wanted to show it off to you! There are 12 sections in all and then you can see the best sellers and editors picks too.
I will be reviewing the children’s and classic Audiobooks over the coming months but I wanted to start with an overview of the site and so far so good. It’s easy to use, has lots of content and good customer service, what’s not to love!
Pop over and check out the social media sites and you can get a feel for BookBeat. I’d love to hear what you think and what stories you might like.
Instagram – @bookbeatuk
Facebook – @bookbeatuk
Twitter – @BookBeatUK
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It literally sounds like a great site. I keep saying I am going to make more time to read, but rarely do.
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This is such a good idea! Especially when you ae busy doing something else! It’s a great alternative when you don’t have time or energy to read! #KCACOLS
Yes, it’s great when you have to multitask!:)
I really like the idea of audio books even though I don’t have any! My sister swears by listening to them in the car or when she’s out for a run, I really must try them so this site sounds ideal! #kcacols
It’s certainly worth giving it a try, there are so many titles to choose from:)
Im not sure what i think to audiobooks books i much prefer actually reading. Maybe i should give this service a go! #kcacols xx
I keep thinking about trying audiobooks as I never get enough time to sit down and read these days. I’ll have to check this one out. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday
I’ve never tried audio books before, this is something I would love to try out. I bet it’s so relaxing to kick back and have someone read to you! Thanks so much for sharing with #Blogstravaganza, hope to see you again next week xx
It is! It’s a bit different but I soon got into it;)
What a great idea for times of travel or just walking.
Kathleen
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I listen to a lot of audio books in the car – It’s a great way to take the dullness out of the day. #KCACOLS
That sounds awesome (see what I did there? lol) I will have to check if it’s available in South Africa.
Thanks for sharing.
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I’ll check for you 🙂
I never think about audio books and yet I do love listening to a story. I will definitely check this out thanks for the info. Bloggers Pit Stop.
You’re welcome ? thanks for stopping by x
Oooooo I’m intrigued. My first thought is wondering what the reading voices sound like too. I’m not a reading type because it takes me so long to get through a book I’ve usually forgotten what’s going on by the time I finish it. This could be a nice little bedtime luxury.
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