I have absolutely no criticism of Amazon's customer service department. I haven't had to return anything, but they were fantastic about crediting my credit card for the cost of the unlighted Kindle cover and then giving me a $25 credit on the lighted cover when I complained that my Kindle was rebooting and acting strangely. Whenever I decide to buy something that costs more than a few dollars I always check Amazon to see if they offer a better deal. They usually do. Is Amazon actually doing the transcription of books, or is it the publisher? Also, from my reading on line, the blame for the high price of books is placed on the publisher and not Amazon--however, I don't know whom to believe about that. I do read a chapter before I buy, but sometimes I want to read a particular book and download a book with typos. Another problem I have with free or 99 cent books is they are often a previously unpublished author's first book, and may be rather poorly written. Please, don't criticize me for saying this because I have a friend who published her first book cheaply and the book is extremely well written. I spend a lot of time searching for an author or title that interests me, is inexpensive, and is of sufficient quality that I do purchase it. I guess that in our world of astounding technology I expect transcriptions to be as good as the hard copy original. I will check out the links mentioned to see if I find a group that may point me toward better books that are, I hope, more affordable. Nancy

It's a good practice in forums to not resurrect old threads - start your own instead. This one is over two years old. I don't think a Kindle is a very suitable device for audio books, it's too large. If you want to listen from a Kindle, you may as well buy a tablet. Look instead for some kind of MP3 player, iphone, or smartphone. Sandisk/Sansa mp3 players can be found for $30 that are Audible compatible. I recommend you check to see what your local library may offer. Many have current and expansive collections of audio books that, like Audible, can be downloaded over the internet but unlike Audible, are free. Almost all also have collections of audio books in CD form that can be easily transferred to an audio player.

Another site which lists free and low-cost Kindle books each day is http://www.pixelofink.com/. Like Debby's site, the links will take you to the USA Amazon. Here is a link that might be useful: Pixel of Ink

Thanks for mentioning "Bubba and the Dead Woman". I'm reading it now. Pleasant and a bit zany; reminds me of a Janet Evanovich book.