{"id":36475,"date":"2023-09-05T17:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=825413"},"modified":"2023-09-05T20:43:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T18:43:58","slug":"how-does-audible-work-how-much-it-costs-how-to-get-free-books-and-how-to-cancel","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/how-does-audible-work-how-much-it-costs-how-to-get-free-books-and-how-to-cancel\/","title":{"rendered":"How does Audible work? How much it costs, how to get free books and how to cancel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Audible is an Amazon subscription service offering audiobooks, podcasts and more. Here&#8217;s how it works. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Bethan Rose Jenkins\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 05 September 2023 at 15:00 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Listen up all bookworms, podcast listeners and audio fans \u2014 if you\u2019re looking for somewhere to source your favourite auditory entertainment, Audible is the perfect platform for you.<\/p>\n<p>Audible is an Amazon service offering a huge variety and number of titles, all wrapped up in an affordable subscription package.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s great for those who are struggling to find time to read, or for those on the lookout for a new podcast to get stuck into. Books are either read out to you by a narrator, the title\u2019s author or a well-known celebrity, while podcasts often have famous hosts.<\/p>\n<p>The book fanatics at <a href=\"http:\/\/RadioTimes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RadioTimes.com<\/a> have rounded up some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/news\/on-demand\/2020-06-22\/the-best-audible-audiobooks-podcasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best audiobooks<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/news\/2020-05-01\/best-educational-audiobooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best non-fiction audiobooks<\/a> that you\u2019ll find on Audible. If you\u2019ve got little ones looking for a bedtime story, we\u2019ve got a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/news\/on-demand\/2020-04-14\/children-audiobooks-audible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best kids\u2019 audiobooks<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re tempted to sign-up for Audible, we\u2019ve outlined the answers to all the main questions you might have about the service and how it works below. The good news is that, at the very least, the first month will either be free or very cheap, since there\u2019s always a promotional offer around to entice potential new subscribers. Head to our piece on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-guides\/audible-free-trial-uk\/\">how to get an Audible free trial in the UK<\/a> for the latest information.<\/p>\n<p>In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-deals\/best-audible-deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best Audible offers<\/a> piece, we share the top deals each month to help you bag the subscription service for free or for less, and we tell you how to get free audiobooks. And you can also head to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-guides\/audible-gift-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Audible Gift Card 2023<\/a> piece if you want to treat a loved one to the subscription service.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Try out Audible with a free 30-day trial at Amazon \u2014 then it\u2019s \u00a37.99 per month (auto renews)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/hz\/audible\/mlp?tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" data-geniuslink=\"https:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=114542&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fhz%2Faudible%2Fmlp%3Ftag%3Dradtim0b-21%26ascsubtag%3Dradiotimes-1866558&amp;dtb=1\"><strong>Sign up now and get three months of Audible for just \u00a33 (save over 85%)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quality audiobooks deserve quality audio \u2014 and if you\u2019re looking for something to play your audiobooks through at home, don\u2019t miss our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-guides\/best-dab-radios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best DAB radio<\/a> recommendations or best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-deals\/amazon-echo-deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazon Echo deals<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Jump to:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what\"><strong>What is Audible?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how\"><strong>How does Audible work?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#credits\"><strong>What are Audible credits?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#use\"><strong>What do you need to use Audible?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#books\"><strong>How to buy books on Audible<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#free\"><strong>How to get free books on Audible<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#return\"><strong>How to return a book on Audible<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#much\"><strong>How much is Audible?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cancel\"><strong>How do you cancel an Audible membership?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"highlight \"> <div class=\"highlight__content editor-content\"> <h4><strong>Get three months of Audible for just \u00a33<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Sign up to Audible now and save! For a limited time only, Audible are offering three months subscription for just \u00a33 (that\u2019s only \u00a31 per month and a big saving of over 85%).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/hz\/audible\/mlp?tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" data-geniuslink=\"https:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=114542&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fhz%2Faudible%2Fmlp%3Ftag%3Dradtim0b-21%26ascsubtag%3Dradiotimes-1866558&amp;dtb=1\"><strong>Sign up now and get three months of Audible for just \u00a33 (save over 85%)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p><\/div> <\/section> <h2><a id=\"what\"\/><strong>What is Audible?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=599%2C399 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 375px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 375px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 425px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 425px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"> <img class=\"wp-image-789088 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--aspect no-wrap js-lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/audible-non-fiction-audiobooks-4a47d55.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"educational non-fiction audiobooks\" title=\"audible-non-fiction-audiobooks\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>Audible is an audiobook service from Amazon, offering the world\u2019s biggest selection of titles ranging from much-loved classics to new releases and original podcasts. Listeners can download or stream their chosen titles with a membership to Audible.<\/p>\n<p>Books may be read aloud by a narrator, the authors themselves, well-known stars or even performed by an audio cast. Many podcasts also have famous hosts \u2014 for instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/news\/radio\/2020-06-23\/michael-caine-heists-podcast-audible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Caine\u2019s podcast Heist<\/a> is about famous robberies, and then there\u2019s From the Oasthouse, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/news\/radio\/2020-06-05\/alan-partridge-podcast-from-the-oasthouse-audible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alan Partridge\u2019s podcast<\/a>, which, of course, is read by the East Anglian superstar himself.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Sign up to Audible free 30-day trial at Amazon \u2014 then \u00a37.99 per month (auto renews)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"how\"\/><strong>How does Audible work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>By signing up to Audible on the standard membership, you receive one new audiobook every month you are a member. You can choose from a range of membership plans and which one you have will determine how many Audible \u2018credits\u2019 you receive each month, which can be exchanged for audiobooks on the service.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re not limited to one book a month, though, many are available for free and you can buy more. Also, you can listen to all the Audible Original Podcasts with unlimited streaming and there are also a number of exclusive offers and deals throughout the month, including the \u2018Daily Deals\u2019 which offer a different title for up to 80% off each day.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sign up to Audible free 30-day trial at Amazon \u2014 then \u00a37.99 per month (auto renews)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"credits\"\/><strong>What are Audible credits?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Audible credits are the service\u2019s internal currency, with one credit purchasing one audiobook: nice and simple. But different memberships afford different credits, so while the standard \u00a37.99 per month subscription grants you one token a month, the \u00a314.99 subscription gets you two, the 12-credit annual membership is \u00a369.99 per year, and the 24-credit membership will set you back \u00a3109.99 each year.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s great is that Audible works with a rollover scheme, so that if, say, you have a hectic month and don\u2019t get the chance to use your monthly credit, it can be used in the following month instead. But keep in mind that credits will eventually expire after a year of disuse.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Sign up to Audible free 30-day trial at Amazon \u2014 then \u00a37.99 per month (auto renews)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"use\"\/><strong>What do you need to use Audible?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--full\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% * (413 \/ 621));\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?webp=true&amp;quality=45&amp;resize=600%2C399 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200, https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?quality=45&amp;resize=600%2C399 2x\" type=\"image\/png\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 375px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 375px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236\" type=\"image\/png\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 425px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 425px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269\" type=\"image\/png\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C368\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(max-width: 589px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C368\" type=\"image\/png\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C412\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C412\" type=\"image\/png\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271\" type=\"image\/png\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370\" type=\"image\/webp\"> <source media=\"(min-width: 590px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370\" type=\"image\/png\"> <img class=\"wp-image-1718067 align size-landscape_thumbnail image-handler__image image-handler__image--full no-wrap js-lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Audible-592fe69.png?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C412\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" alt=\"Audible\" title=\"Audible\"\/>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div><\/h3>\n<p>You can access Audible via your internet browser. However, it\u2019s easier to install the app on your device of choice; Audible is compatible with nearly every single phone and tablet out there. One thing you\u2019ll need to make sure is that you have an Amazon account \u2014 Audible is a subsidiary company of the retail giant after all.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, if you\u2019re an Amazon Prime member, you get more for your 30-day free trial. Instead of picking one audiobook with the free trial, Prime members can pick two! Titles include the much-talked-about Spare by Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, JK Rowling\u2019s Harry Potter and the Philosopher\u2019s Stone, and many more.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Sign up to Audible free 30-day trial at Amazon \u2014 then \u00a37.99 per month (auto renews)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking at switching music streaming services? Take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-guides\/amazon-music-unlimited-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what is Amazon Music<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-guides\/amazon-music-vs-spotify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazon Music vs Spotify<\/a> guides.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"books\"\/><strong>How to buy books on Audible<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you are using a device like a smartphone, you can search and download from the app. If you are on a laptop or computer, you can buy audiobooks through the usual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Audiobooks-from-Audible-co-uk\/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=2996091031&amp;tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Amazon site<\/a>, just make sure you\u2019re logged in.<\/p>\n<p>On the left of the main search bar, select the category \u2018Audible Audiobooks\u2019 from the dropdown menu to search for a title.<\/p>\n<p>After clicking on a book title you have searched for in the search bar as normal, you should see boxes with various options including \u2018Kindle Edition\u2019, \u2018Paperback\u2019 and \u2018Audio Download\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>In the \u2018Audio Download\u2019 box, it should list a price or the option to purchase with one credit. By selecting this option you\u2019ll be able to buy the audiobook outright or purchase with any unused credits. You can also do this from the mobile version of the online website.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Sign up to Audible free 30-day trial at Amazon \u2014 then \u00a37.99 per month (auto renews)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"free\"\/><strong>How to get free books on Audible<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When you sign up to a free 30-day membership with Audible, you\u2019ll receive one free audiobook to get you started.<\/p>\n<p>If you continue your membership on one of Audible\u2019s plans, you\u2019ll receive regular credits which can be exchanged for a title of your choice. One token entitles you to one audiobook, no matter the price, without having to shell out any extra cost.<\/p>\n<p>If you find you don\u2019t manage to use a credit every month, it\u2019s possible to get in touch with Audible customer services and request to \u2018freeze\u2019 your account for a few months. This allows you to catch up and use the credits you have without paying more and getting swamped, or cancelling your subscription entirely.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Sign up to Audible free 30-day trial at Amazon \u2014 then \u00a37.99 per month (auto renews)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"return\"\/><strong>How to return a book on Audible<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t enjoying a book or have downloaded the wrong one by mistake, you\u2019re able to return it and use your credit on something else.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, you need to log into your account on the Audible website and click on \u2018Account Details\u2019 from the drop-down menu under your name. From here you can choose \u2018Purchase History\u2019 to see a list of all the audiobooks you\u2019ve bought.<\/p>\n<p>On the right of the title you want to exchange, you should see a button saying \u2018Return Order\u2019 which can simply select to send it back.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Sign up to Audible free 30-day trial at Amazon \u2014 then \u00a37.99 per month (auto renews)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"much\"\/><strong>How much is Audible?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-handler__container image-handler__container--aspect\" style=\"padding-bottom: calc(100% \/ 1.501210653753);\"> <picture> <source media=\"(max-width: 320px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/spare-prince-harry-how-does-audible-work-audiobook-8f4d009.png?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199, 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Plans range from \u00a37.99 per month to \u00a3109.99 per year. Paying \u00a37.99 a month, you\u2019ll receive one book credit per month whereas the top yearly membership at \u00a3109.99 sees you receive 24 book credits for the year.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to test Audible out before you commit, you can trial the service for free for 30 days.<\/p>\n<p>Or for a limited time only, you can sign up to Audible now and get three months for just \u00a33 (that\u2019s only \u00a31 per month and a big 85% saving).<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sign up to Audible free 30-day trial at Amazon \u2014 then \u00a37.99 per month (auto renews)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/hz\/audible\/mlp?tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\" data-geniuslink=\"https:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=114542&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fhz%2Faudible%2Fmlp%3Ftag%3Dradtim0b-21%26ascsubtag%3Dradiotimes-1866558&amp;dtb=1\"><strong>Sign up now and get three months of Audible for just \u00a33 (save over 85%)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"cancel\"\/><strong>How do you cancel an Audible membership?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your Audible membership will automatically renew at the end of your plan. This is includes your free trial period.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to cancel your membership, log into the Audible website and go to the \u2018Account Details\u2019 page. Under \u2018Account Settings\u2019 you should see the option, \u2018cancel my membership\u2019. Select this and follow the instructions on screen to terminate your Audible plan.<\/p>\n<p>If you have paid for an audiobook on Amazon, it will remain in your Audible library forever even once your subscription has ended. This should also apply to items purchased during your free trial.<\/p>\n<p>Any credits you have not used, however, will disappear, so make sure you use them up before cancelling your membership.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Sign up to Audible free 30-day trial at Amazon \u2014 then \u00a37.99 per month (auto renews)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Do you love reading as much as listening? 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