| If you are like me, you will dread those long haul | | | | can purchase it online and download it to your |
| international flights. I am simply unable to concentrate | | | | computer. These books were usually cheaper than |
| enough to watch the movie - and anyway, the | | | | their print equivalent. |
| chances are that the movies available are not of my | | | | The range of audio books available today is very |
| choosing. There is nothing worse than being forced | | | | large. In fact, most of the so-called "Airport Novels" |
| to watch a comedy, which is not funny; or on a | | | | are available in this format. There is also a huge |
| so-called "action movie," which has no action in it at | | | | selection of non-fiction, self-help, reference and |
| all. | | | | classical books available. To get some idea of the |
| The obvious alternative is to bring a book of your | | | | range of books, google the term "audiobook store" |
| choosing on board and read it during the many hours | | | | and you will see what I mean! |
| during the flight. The problem with this option is that | | | | Now back to your flight: simply transfer the book on |
| the light in the cabin is usually so bad and so | | | | to your iPod (or similar MP3 player) prior to boarding |
| misdirected that it's impossible to read the book | | | | flight, take it on board, and then plug-in your headset |
| without doing some damage to your eyesight! | | | | and enjoy a book of your choosing without the |
| Enter the new phenomenon of the audio book! | | | | inconvenience and eyestrain associated with reading a |
| For those who don't know, an audio book is a regular | | | | regular book. |
| book which instead of being printed on paper is | | | | For the ultimate audio book experience, consider |
| available in a different medium - that of sound. | | | | purchasing a noise free headset. This is because the |
| Instead of reading the book with your eyes, you | | | | background noise on a modern jet can be quite loud |
| listen to the book with your ears. And the best thing | | | | and might prevent you from hearing the book |
| is that audio books are available on different formats | | | | properly. These headsets are relatively inexpensive |
| including the popular and portable MP3 format. | | | | and make the world of difference. |
| You can purchase an audiobook at most bookstores | | | | Have a great flight! |
| (possibly even the bookstall at the airport) or you | | | | |