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The holiday season is the perfect time to slow down, settle in, and immerse yourself in a great story. Whether you're relaxing by the fire, tackling a long road trip, or simply enjoying a quiet winter evening, classic audiobooks bring warmth, nostalgia, and timeless charm to the season. To help you get into the holiday spirit, we’ve rounded up some of the best classic audiobooks available on CD — perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself throughout the winter. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens No story captures the magic and meaning of the holidays quite like A Christmas Carol. Follow..  - Read More

There’s a special kind of joy in discovering a timeless story you can listen to—especially when it arrives in a beautifully produced, unabridged recording on CD. At Audio Book Contractors, our Clearance Collection brings together enduring classics at special prices while supplies last. Whether you’re building a personal library, seeking the perfect gift, or finally checking a masterpiece off your must-hear list, these editions are made to be owned, replayed, and cherished. Why the Clearance Collection Belongs on Your Shelf Streaming is convenient, but physical collections have staying power. With CDs, you get consistent sound quality, no logins or subscription..  - Read More

In the world of literature, there is something timeless about sitting back, pressing play, and hearing the full, unabridged narration of a classic novel. While digital streaming dominates today’s listening habits, many readers and educators continue to prefer audiobooks on CD for their durability, collectability, and completeness. If you’ve ever searched for where to buy unabridged audiobooks on CD, you’ve probably noticed that the options are limited. Mass-market platforms focus on convenience, often offering abridged versions or subscription-only access. But for those who want to own the complete works of Dickens, Austen, Shelley, or Brontë, specialty publishers like Audio Book..  - Read More

BackgroundHaving appeared in USO shows during World War II, acted on old time radio in Jack Webb’s (of Dragnet fame) show, “Pat Novak For Hire” (you can still listen at this site):https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Pat_Novak_Singles ) and narratedaudiobooks for the Library of Congress, Books On Tape and RecordedBooks, Flo Gibson decided, at age 60, that it was time to set out on her own. Audio Book ContractorsSo she founded Audio Book Contractors in 1983 - one year after the first commercial CD appeared on record stores’ shelves. The company’s initial goal was to contract out to authors and record their books for them,..  - Read More

Spanning 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most scenic drives in the U.S. Here’s how to break it into memorable segments, with audiobook picks and attractions to enjoy along the way. Shenandoah National Park → Roanoke, VA Drive Time: ~3–4 hoursSuggested Listen: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (~4 hrs) "The Time Machine" bu H. G. Wells (3 Hrs. 9 Mins.) Recommended Stops: ·       Skyline Drive Scenic Overlooks – Beautiful mountain views from multiple pull-offs ·       Humpback Rocks – Visitor center,..  - Read More