WMA Digital Audiobooks

• What is a 'digital audiobook'?
• What software do I need in order to buy digital audiobooks?
• How do I get to my audiobooks after I've downloaded them?
• I cannot find my audiobook in my OverDrive Media Console 'Media Library'. Can I download it again?
• Can I use audiobooks on multiple machines?
• Will my portable device be compatible with OverDrive audiobooks?

What is a 'digital audiobook'?

A 'digital audiobook' is a digital version of an audiobook that is digitally-protected and optimized for download. AudiobookStandDL.com is pleased to offer OverDrive WMA Audiobooks. To read more about OverDrive Media Console, the free digital audiobook software, click here. To review OverDrive Media Console system requirements and download instructions, click here.

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What software do I need in order to buy digital audiobooks?

In order to buy OverDrive WMA Audiobooks, we recommend that you download and install OverDrive Media Console. OverDrive Media Console is available for desktop and laptop computers with Microsoft Windows operating systems. For more information on OverDrive Media Console, click here.

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How do I get to my audiobooks after I've downloaded them?

OverDrive Media Console automatically saves a copy of the audiobook to your computer. To open an OverDrive WMA Audiobook, open OverDrive Media Console and double-click the desired title in the 'Media Library'. If you've misplaced your copy of a downloaded title, this site maintains a history of purchased digital audiobooks called 'My Bookshelf'. If you've lost your copy of a downloaded title, digital books can be accessed and re-downloaded from the My Bookshelf feature. Simply login to your account and click the ‘My Bookshelf’ link to access your titles.

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I cannot find my audiobook in my OverDrive Media Console 'Media Library'. Can I download it again?

This site maintains a history of purchased digital audiobooks called 'My Bookshelf'. If you've misplaced your copy of a downloaded title, digital books can be accessed and re-downloaded from the My Bookshelf feature. Simply login to your account and click the 'My Bookshelf' link to access your titles.

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Can I use audiobooks on multiple machines?

OverDrive WMA Audiobooks can be transferred to supported portable devices and burned to CD (when allowed by the publisher) for listening on-the-go.

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Will my portable device be compatible with OverDrive audiobooks?

To see if OverDrive WMA Audiobooks can be used on your portable device, go to the OverDrive Device Resource Center.

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