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North Wales Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Days left to nab free audiobooks by top-rated authors for three months at Amazon
Audiobooks have become a favourite for those who enjoy literature on the move, be it during a stroll, household chores or driving. With an extensive range of books available in audio format, keeping up with the latest releases can be costly - but an Amazon Prime deal offers Prime Members the chance to indulge in audible literature at no cost. Prime Members can nab themselves 3 months of Audible for free. Members can select one bestseller or new release each month, which will be theirs to keep, and they can listen unlimitedly to thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, and originals from July 6 to July 31. After the three-month period, the subscription continues at £8.99 per month. Audible boasts a vast selection of audiobooks. For instance, listeners could tune into Sunrise on the Reaping: A Hunger Games Novel, narrated by actor Jefferson White, known for his role as Jimmy Hurdstrom in Yellowstone. The book chronicles the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, where twice the usual number of tributes are taken from their homes, reports Wales Online. Another choice is A Court of Thorns and Roses Book 1 by Sarah J. Maas, the first dramatised audiobook adaptation of the number one New York Times bestselling series. The novel now features a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music. For those keen on farming tales, there's also Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm by Jeremy Clarkson which welcomes listeners into Jeremy's agricultural adventure - alongside his partner Lisa, Kaleb the tractor operator, Charlie, Ellen the shepherd and his head of security and dry stone wall builder Gerald. If Audible isn't the preferred choice for enjoying favourite books, readers could alternatively explore Google Play Books which offers a selection of both complimentary and paid titles, collections and options spanning fiction, non-fiction and real-life accounts to select from. Spotify also provides a variety of Audiobooks through its Premium service that permits up to 15 hours of audiobook listening with numerous titles to pick from. Nevertheless, the titles available on Audible have received excellent ratings. For instance, Sunrise on the Reaping: A Hunger Games Novel has achieved an impressive 4.7 out of 5 star rating on the Amazon platform. One reviewer commented: "'Sunrise on the Reaping' is one of those rare prequels that deepens the original story rather than simply leaning on nostalgia. I genuinely loved this book." Another said: "Sunrise on the Reaping is everything I hoped for in a Hunger Games prequel - and more. Suzanne Collins dives deep into the twisted roots of the Games, set 24 years before Katniss volunteers, and the result is equal parts chilling and fascinating." "This book captures the emotion of the characters better than any of the other books in the series," remarked another listener. However, not everyone was enamoured with all of the audiobooks. One individual reviewed Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm and said: "I was expecting this to be a full narrative of the first year on the farm. Turns out it's extracts from his column in the Sunday Times which have been arranged in a sort of yearly order. No doubt there will be snippets I've not heard of before from watching the TV series, only read first few chapters, but initially I'm disappointed."
North Wales Live
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Amazon Prime Day deal bags you free books for three months including Clarkson's Farm
Audiobooks are popular among those who want to listen to books on the go, whether that's on a walk, doing work around the house or driving. With so many books out there available to listen to, stocking up on the latest reads can cost a pretty penny - but thanks to an Amazon Prime Day deal, Prime Members can enjoy audible literature for absolutely nothing. Indeed, ahead of Amazon Prime Day, Prime Members can enjoy 3 months of Audible for free. Members can choose one bestseller or new release each month, and it will be theirs to keep, plus they can listen all they want to thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, and originals from July 6 to July 31. Once the three months have passed, it costs £8.99 per month to continue the subscription. Across Audible there are a large range of audiobooks to listen to. For example, shoppers could listen in on the Sunrise on the Reaping: A Hunger Games Novel which features actor Jefferson White, who starred in Yellowstone as Jimmy Hurdstrom, as the narrator. The book follows the fiftieth annual Hunger Games as twice as many tributes are taken from their homes. Another option is A Court of Thorns and Roses Book 1 by Sarah J. Maas, the first dramatised audiobook adaptation of the number one New York Times bestselling series. The novel is now produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music. For the farming enthusiasts out there, there is also Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm by Jeremy Clarkson which invites listeners in to Jeremy's farming journey - along with his girlfriend Lisa, Kaleb the tractor driver, Charlie, Ellen the shepherd and his head of security and dry stone waller Gerald. If Audible isn't everyone's choice for listening to their favourite books, they could instead try Google Play Books which has a range of both free and paid-for books, bundles and options from fiction, non-fiction and real-life stories to choose from. Spotify also has a range of Audiobooks with its Premium feature that allows up to 15 hours of audiobooks to listen to and choose from. However, the books on Audible have been rated highly. For example Sunrise on the Reaping: A Hunger Games Novel has got a high 4.7 out of 5 star rating on the Amazon website. One person said: "'Sunrise on the Reaping' is one of those rare prequels that deepens the original story rather than simply leaning on nostalgia. I genuinely loved this book." Another wrote: "Sunrise on the Reaping is everything I hoped for in a Hunger Games prequel — and more. Suzanne Collins dives deep into the twisted roots of the Games, set 24 years before Katniss volunteers, and the result is equal parts chilling and fascinating." "This book captures the emotion of the characters better than any of the other books in the series," said another listener. However, some others didn't love all of the audiobooks. One person reviewed Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm and said: "I was expecting this to be a full narrative of the first year on the farm. Turns out it's extracts from his column in the Sunday Times which have been arranged in a sort of yearly order. No doubt there will be snippets I've not heard of before from watching the TV series, only read first few chapters, but initially I'm disappointed. "
Wales Online
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Amazon Prime Day deal bags you free books for three months including Clarkson's Farm
Audiobooks are popular among those who want to listen to books on the go, whether that's on a walk, doing work around the house or driving. With so many books out there available to listen to, stocking up on the latest reads can cost a pretty penny - but thanks to an Amazon Prime Day deal, Prime Members can enjoy audible literature for absolutely nothing. Indeed, ahead of Amazon Prime Day, Prime Members can enjoy 3 months of Audible for free. Members can choose one bestseller or new release each month, and it will be theirs to keep, plus they can listen all they want to thousands of included audiobooks, podcasts, and originals from July 6 to July 31. Once the three months have passed, it costs £8.99 per month to continue the subscription. Across Audible there are a large range of audiobooks to listen to. For example, shoppers could listen in on the Sunrise on the Reaping: A Hunger Games Novel which features actor Jefferson White, who starred in Yellowstone as Jimmy Hurdstrom, as the narrator. The book follows the fiftieth annual Hunger Games as twice as many tributes are taken from their homes. Another option is A Court of Thorns and Roses Book 1 by Sarah J. Maas, the first dramatised audiobook adaptation of the number one New York Times bestselling series. The novel is now produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music. For the farming enthusiasts out there, there is also Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm by Jeremy Clarkson which invites listeners in to Jeremy's farming journey - along with his girlfriend Lisa, Kaleb the tractor driver, Charlie, Ellen the shepherd and his head of security and dry stone waller Gerald. If Audible isn't everyone's choice for listening to their favourite books, they could instead try Google Play Books which has a range of both free and paid-for books, bundles and options from fiction, non-fiction and real-life stories to choose from. Spotify also has a range of Audiobooks with its Premium feature that allows up to 15 hours of audiobooks to listen to and choose from. (Image: Amazon) However, the books on Audible have been rated highly. For example Sunrise on the Reaping: A Hunger Games Novel has got a high 4.7 out of 5 star rating on the Amazon website. One person said: "'Sunrise on the Reaping' is one of those rare prequels that deepens the original story rather than simply leaning on nostalgia. I genuinely loved this book." Another wrote: "Sunrise on the Reaping is everything I hoped for in a Hunger Games prequel — and more. Suzanne Collins dives deep into the twisted roots of the Games, set 24 years before Katniss volunteers, and the result is equal parts chilling and fascinating." "This book captures the emotion of the characters better than any of the other books in the series," said another listener. However, some others didn't love all of the audiobooks. One person reviewed Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm and said: "I was expecting this to be a full narrative of the first year on the farm. Turns out it's extracts from his column in the Sunday Times which have been arranged in a sort of yearly order. No doubt there will be snippets I've not heard of before from watching the TV series, only read first few chapters, but initially I'm disappointed. " Another wrote: "It was like watching 60 second clips of the TV series." Prime members can get three months of free Audible books.
