In today's fast-paced world of hundreds of television channels, millions of Web sites and iPods in every kid's backpack, sometimes it seems that entertainment is becoming a solitary experience that each family member enjoys alone. One innovative form of family entertainment that is becoming more and more popular with parents is the audiobook - stories the whole family can listen to on CDs, at home and in the car. Particularly popular, these days, are fantasy and magicoriented tales that can be engaging for both parents and children alike. Audiobooks are being used by parents as a great way to get kids to use their imagination, and as innovative tools to get children interested in reading. As many parents can attest, audiobooks make for wonderful diversions on those long family car trips. "We all like a good story. It's no wonder more families are turning to audiobooks, as nothing beats having a great storyteller read one to you," said Jennifer Feldman, Publisher, Scholastic Audio Group.

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Looking to make his book available to the most people, author AR Horvath is striving to make his book available in the most formats. To this end, an audio book version of his book is being worked on. Each new segment is released as a free podcast which means that subscribers to the feed will be able to eventually have the whole audio book.

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From the Daily Herald

"I love audiobooks," he said. "For me, the audio version of a book is like hearing Beethoven's Fifth Symphony rather than reading the score. Hearing the book makes it come alive."

He went on to say, "I was an English major in college but I realize now I never really enjoyed leisure reading as much as I do now. Perhaps it's because I am a slow reader. My wife can read four times faster than I can read or listen and she does not share my enthusiasm for audiobooks."

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