{"id":1786,"date":"2008-08-16T11:41:06","date_gmt":"2008-08-16T17:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/grace-filled.net\/?p=1786"},"modified":"2008-08-16T11:43:53","modified_gmt":"2008-08-16T17:43:53","slug":"itunes-needs-some-classification-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/grace-filled.net\/?p=1786","title":{"rendered":"iTunes Needs Some Classification Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"

Realizing that I need something stimulating to listen to while working, I decided to see what iTunes had to offer in the way of audiobooks. The answer: nothing I really ever wanted to read or haven’t already read.<\/p>\n

First of all… they’re overpriced! A hardcover version is less expensive than some of these audiobooks are! (I know… I know… they’re normally more expensive than regular books are.)<\/p>\n

Secondly… since when is 26 erotic tales from Penthouse magazine considered “history”? I can so see the book reports done on that one…<\/p>\n

Lastly… since when is Ann Coulter considered “history”? Shouldn’t she be categorized under “fiction” or “comedy”?<\/p>\n

The travel section really was the only one that yielded anything I’d consider paying to download and even then, it would be for an airplane trip to visit Kara in Kyrgyzstan<\/a> or something really long and drawn out.\u00c2? The kids\/young adult section would also probably be a blessing to me… if I didn’t have the Harry Potter books memorized already.\u00c2? (I. AM. HERMIONE!)<\/p>\n

Conclusion: buy the book or find a site with free audiobooks. I saw some linked during Day of Blogs<\/a> — they do exist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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