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A Great Listen with Listening Books

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Listening Books is a fantastic charity, run by a small team of book lovers.  It is for disabled people aged 7+ who may have a physical disability, (that makes holding a typical paperback hard), learning difficulties, sensory impairment or mental health condition, that affects reading and concentration.  What I love about Listening Books, is the variety of books you can get on there. I've listened to all sorts, from murder mystery, to a disability activists autobiography and the biography of a blind artist. There is so much choice, its fab!  For just £20 a year you can enjoy up to 10 books a week (2 at a time) via an app or the Listening Books website. For those who find navigating apps or using the internet tricky, you can access audio books on MP3 CD's for just £35 a year. You can also combine the two options for just £45 a year. Listening Books is a cheaper alternative to other audio book catalogues. Listening Books also have a sponsorship system that grants those in financia