Can you turn any book into an audiobook?

Well, thanks to the Speechify Audio-Reader, any text, no matter how boring, can now be made audible. The Speechify Audio Reader reads anything you tell it to in a human-like voice. It uses deep learning AI technology to mimic human speech and make listening easy.

Why are audio books bad?

In non-fiction, authors have implicit bias with the way they write about a true story. With an audio version, the narrator compounds this with another layer of bias that could influence how you see the story, differently than how you’d see it if you’d just read for yourself.

Do audiobooks help or hinder learning?

Audiobooks have traditionally been used with second-language learners, learning-disabled students, and struggling readers or nonreaders. In many cases, audiobooks have proven successful in helping these students to access literature and enjoy books. But they have not been widely used with average, avid, or gifted readers.

Why can’t I hear audio when I open a book?

If you open books using the Read Now link, and you are not using Google Chrome or Safari on a computer, you will not hear any audio when you press the Play button. * Web Reader audio is only available on a computer. If you use the Read Now link on an iPad or other mobile device, you will not have the audio option.

Can I listen to audio on Bookshare?

Note that Bookshare does not offer human narrated audio, so all of our audio options will have an electronic voice. Our Web Reader allows you to read books online in your web browser. This option can also have audio output, but there are some limitations.

Are audiobooks a good way to start reading?

Audiobooks are a great way to first tack a book – particularly books that are traditionally seen as difficult (Infinite Jest, Gravities Rainbow etc), then one feels much more confident in tackling the text itself. This is relevant for children and adults alike.