Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Who is Our Audiobook Audience?

A consistent question I've heard since our launch has been, "Who are your audiobooks good for?" The quick answer is everybody over eight! They were originally written for young boys, more what we would call Young Adult readers. That doesn't leave out adults though! Don't forget, Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl,  Twilight and The Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr) all fall into the Young Adult category! Henty's books take place in history, though. In the Heart of the Rockies embraces Lonesome Dove-kind-of-adventure rather than fantasy, and tells the hair-raising story of a young man's experiences in the American West.

So who enjoys this kind of story? Homechoolers know Henty's works and have loved them for years. What a great tool to supplement your homeschool curriculum! (The books come with a .pdf of the entire book at no extra charge!) Henty creates tales that faithfully recreate defining, often overlooked,  moments in history. He weaves stories that cover the globe, yet they teach values embraced by all.)

These stories help the roadtrip miles go by quickly and are sure to be enjoyed by your whole family. Instead of "How many miles before we get there?" your ears will be surprised to hear, "Are we there already?" Ahhhh. . .

Or do you know someone whose vision is impaired? Audiobooks make great gifts for the vision-impaired and provide hours of entertainment for the elderly.

Heading into this Christmas season, take a minute to listen to an audiobook. Turn off the negativity on the radio, and listen to a story of adventure, endurance, bravery and excitement. It will make a difference in your outlook as well as your day!

If you haven't yet, go ahead, click the BUY NOW button to the right, and purchase In the Heart of the Rockies to listen to this holiday season. See if you don't find yourself enjoying the story and sharing it with others!

Audiobooks can be for everbody! Give them a chance today!

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