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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