Listen up! Audible is free for a limited time before October Prime Day

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Want to fit more reading into your busy life? An Audible membership can help! With Amazon's standard Audible or upgraded Audible Premium Plus memberships you can access thousands of audiobooks and listen to your favorite authors on the go this fall and beyond. Better still, you can sign up for free right now thanks to a thrilling free trial offer available ahead of October Prime Day —which Amazon just announced is officially coming back on Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9 . Keep scrolling to find out how to crush your reading goals this year with an Audible membership.

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How does Audible work?

If you're looking for an easy way to get your hands on the hottest titles this fall, Audible is a great way to revamp your reading experience. Audible lets you browse a wide selection of books, magazines and even podcasts for you to listen to at your convenience.

When we put Audible to the test , we found it to be "a real treat," as it gave us access to a huge library of audiobooks including "all sorts of fun and interesting new reads." We were especially thrilled with the convenience of the Audible app, which allows users to listen, rate, review and mark titles in their library on any iOS, Android, Sonos, Kindle and Alexa-enabled device. Another unique highlight is Audible's exchange feature, which allowed us to exchange unwanted audiobooks through the app to get credit for a new title—even if we'd already listened to it.

How much does Audible cost?

After the free trial period ends, a standard Audible membership, which lets you listen to a selection of Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts in the Plus Catalog, will run you $7.95 a month. The upgraded Audible Premium Plus membership, which also gives you a credit to purchase one title of your choice each month and unlocks member-only pricing on select items, rings up at $14.95 per month following the trial period.

How to cancel Audible

If you find that Audible isn't for you, canceling is quick and easy. To cancel your membership on Amazon, simply sign in to your Amazon account, navigate to Audible and select your membership, next find settings and click on the cancel membership option. You can also cancel your membership directly through Audible on mobile or desktop—to do this simply navigate to your account details and select cancel membership.

Is Audible worth it?

For book worms who want to read on the go, Audible is definitely worth it! With an Audible membership you can listen to your favorite books on your morning commute, at the gym or even while cooking dinner. If you take advantage of the current Audible free trial offer, you can listen to a wide variety of best-sellers, such as Jennette McCurdy's best-selling memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died and Shelby Van Pelt's charming novel Remarkably Bright Creatures . Subscribers will also get access to brand new titles, including the latest from Emily Henry and James Patterson.

Is Audible free with Prime?

While Audible is not free with Prime, Amazon Prime members can enjoy an extended free trial to the audiobook service. Following the free trial period, your subscription will auto-renew at the monthly rate of $14.95 for Audible Premium Plus. Amazon Prime members starting their first Audible trial can also get free credits that can be used to purchase popular audiobooks.

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When is October Prime Day?

Amazon just announced that October Prime Day is returning on Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9 . The massive sale, officially called Prime Big Deal Days, is expected to kick off the holiday shopping season with incredible Amazon deals across all categories.

Do I need an Amazon Prime membership to shop October Prime Day deals?

Yes. Just like Amazon Prime Day, October Prime Day deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members . That means, if you don't already subscribe to Prime, you'll need to sign up ahead of the October event to access the best deals on Kindles, tech, kitchen appliances and much more. If you act now you can even score a 30-day free trial!

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