Whether it’s a matter of a preference to listen to books rather than reading them or the need to focus the attention of the eyes on other matters (i.e., driving), books in audio format have become extremely popular. Seeing a need for Android users, OverDrive has released an audiobook app for Android devices for wirelessly downloading digital audiobooks.

OverDrive is no stranger to ebooks and other digital media. Founded in 1986 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, they distribute ebooks, audiobooks, music and video. Their clients include publishers, libraries, schools and retailers. Their new audiobook app for Android is compatible with MP3 audiobooks with access to over 10,000 libraries and major online retailers like Barnes & Noble, BooksOnBoard.com, and Borders.com. Features include creating and saving bookmarks for later listening so you can resume from where you left off, incremental downloads so you can listen to parts of an audiobook while the rest downloads, and public library audiobooks that automatically expire so you are never subject to late fees.

If you’re too busy to read books, drive a lot, or just plain hate reading, then give Overdrive a test drive on your Android device and see if it works well for your reading lifestyle.

source: Android Community