Audio stories (OH unable to read so looking for mp3 audio)

Just a word of warning, books from Audible can't be put onto all mp3 players. My DH bought a book from them to listen to on holiday, but unfortunately his Sony Walkman MP3 player isn't compatible with Audible. You can check on the website which players are compatible (Apple players are, and lots of others).

I buy books from iTunes store which are downloaded quickly on to computer and then to iPod. I use them when I can't sleep but eyes too tired to read!! There are loads available and even some very cheap and even free ones. For example I got Sherlock Holmes stories very cheaply. I look for books which have readers with soporific voices for obvious reasons but there is a really good selection. Also BBC podcasts, for example STart the Week etc can be downloaded free.

Oh that is very kind of you Ariadne and a lovely thought....I shall just have a ponder and try and find out the best solution for OH..as he cannot see very well now, I will have to check the buttons on things etc....he is prob entitled to some help with these things! but!! you know how stubborn they can be! we have been to the eye clinic etc etc but he hadn't the energy to keep going to n fro...thankyou for all your kind offers everyone. for you all ohh and a [cake]

I have an I pod shuffle going spare, Biker, if you'd like it it's yours. Just pm me.

The BBc podcasts and the books at bedtime are all downloadable. The podcasts are free too! And if you can borrow book CDs from the library, you could download them on to I tunes too.

Try having a look on the RNIB website, I know they do a talking books scheme, but not sure of the costs.

oh that was a kind thought Bez thankyou anyway...yes I may have to look at that option and buy audio cds.

I have only got the ad for mUmsnet at the top of the page - maybe because I am using an iPad - off subject - sorry. Personal CD players are quite cheap now - we had a new one still wrapped but we must have given it to the charity shop when de- cluttering - sorry or you could have had that with pleasure. Hope you get sorted soon.

amazon!

hmm!!! it's with Amozon free trial then £7-99 a month which I don't want.... back to the drawing board. thanks phoenix

I hadn't noticed it either!

Just an idea for a temporary solution, Radio 4 have a play every afternoon at 2.15, and there are also short stories most days a bit later in the afternoon. Some of the plays and stories are not to my taste, but others are excellent.

Dohhhhhh I have just looked at the top of the page!! and whats there???
lol Audio books!!!! senior moment..[confussed]