There are many different options when in comes to buying audio books. Audio books come in CDs, tapes, and digital downloads (like MP3s). Also, you can choose to rent audio book CDs and tapes. There are many new online stores selling audio books. Here are my top audio book stores. These stores provide good selection and competitive prices.

If you like digital downloads, I would consider audible.com.

Audible’s selection is great. They have over 35,000 titles including audio magazines and newspapers.

Audible has special audio files that allow you to bookmark your position in an audio book - even in the middle of a chapter. This special audio file is also smaller than an MP3 file - giving you extra space on your hard drive or mobile audio player.

How about the price? Audible’s audio books are cheaper than retail audio book CDs. Whereas a CD will cost you around $40, an Audible audio book download is priced around $25. Also, if you choose one of their membership plans, you can save even more money. Check out Audible.

If you want to purchase CDs and tapes, I recommend amazon.com.

Most of us have heard of Amazon. It’s a reputable store that’s been around for a while. They have a great selection with thousands and thousands of audio books in many different categories.

Amazon’s prices are comparable to other audio book stores. What sets Amazon apart is their FREE Super Saver Shipping program. This program gives you free shipping on orders above $25. Many audio books are eligible for this money saving program. Go to Amazon.

If you’re looking to rent CDs and tapes, I would go to jiggerbug.com.

Jiggerbug is an interesting name for an audio book store, but make no mistake, Jiggerbug provides great value with their audio book rentals. With over 25,000 titles, Jiggerbug has a big selection.

And Jiggerbug has impressive rental plans - from $14.95 a month for one book rental at a time to $39.95 for five books at a time. The $14.95 a month includes a free 2 week trial. Also, Jiggerbug offers free shipping and no late fees for all their rental customers. Head over to Jiggerbug.