AudioBook.jp, an audio book service that can be used effectively for running and bath time, well used

In recent years, the audio book market, which enjoys books by voice, has been rapidly expanded and various works have been distributed.I would like to introduce the two major services that handle a wide range of content based on the story of Shinji Koshikawa, a business consultant.

You can input information efficiently!

Supporting more than 800 learning style reforms of Cross River Representative Shinji Koshikawa.It is customary to read one audiobook a week twice.Recommendation is "Output Taizen that turns learning into results" (Sanctuary Publishing).

Mr. Koshikawa uses audiobooks of "AudioBook.jp" and "Audible" in everyday life."Compared to three to four years ago, the awareness of audiobooks has risen dramatically," he said.

"I think it's related to the spread of teleworks. It's hard to read a book after overworking your eyes all day online, such as online conferences and chat tools.I guess the benefits of listening to is attracting attention. "(Mr. Koshikawa)

An audio book that you can not only listen to during telework, but also listen to it without using your eyes after work.What is the difference between "AudioBook.jp" and "Audible", which provide a wide range of content?

"AudioBook.jp has a lot of content that introduces the book itself through podcasts and dialogue. So, if you are worried about what to read, check" AudioBook.jp ". On the other hand.Audible has a wide range of famous books, such as "seven habits", "hated courage", and "life shift". We are looking for an audio book version of books bought in the past and used it when you want to listen to it for review. "(Mr. Koshikawa)

If you want to enjoy a new encounter with the book, it seems good to use "AudioBook.jp" as many times as you want to listen to it over and over again and use "Audible".

An audio book that the majority of users use it for travel time.According to the MDB Digital Search, the market size has continued to increase to the right, and it is expected to reach about 26 billion yen in FY2024.

[How to use Koshikawa (1)] Listening with "Apple Watch" during running ♪

Running in advance while listening to the audio book downloaded to Apple's "Apple Watch".Listening at 1.5 to 2x speed is the tips for efficiently inputting knowledge.

[How to use Koshikawa (2)] Listening with a smartphone while bathing ♪

Mr. Koshikawa's daily routine is to bathe twice in the morning and evening to improve blood flow and refresh.He often listens to music and audiobooks alternately in collaboration with BOSE waterproof speakers with smartphones.

I buy a sound version.jp

Otobank's audio book distribution service.If you subscribe to a fixed -rate "monthly plan" or "year plan", you can enjoy the target work unlimited.There are more than 40,000 content, including business, novel, radio drama, news, and rakugo.You can't overlook the best -selling works for monthly and for a limited time.

Price / monthly plan: 800 yen per month, annual price plan ... 625 yen per month (7,500 yen in lump) (free for the first 30 days) Payment method Credit / carrier payment / app -in -app -in27,000 or more) Compatible terminals / smartphones ("iPhone" / Android terminal) / tablet ("iPad" / Android terminal) / Music players ("iPod" / "Walkman" series) / PC (Windows, Mac) ・Smart speaker ("Google Nest" series)

■ What are the main functions?

If you download the purchased audio book in advance, you can play offline.It is convenient to be able to listen to the packet capacity or scene.In addition, if you use a "sleep timer" that can set a stop time in 5 minutes, you can use an audio book efficiently even when the time to listen is limited.

・ Sample playback ・ Synopsis explanation ・ Fast forwarding / rewind (10 seconds before and after) ・ Change playback speed (can be set in units of 0.5 to 4 times / 0.1 times) ・ Background playback ・ offline playback (advance download required) ・ Sleep timer(5 minutes / 10 minutes / 20 minutes / 30 minutes / 40 minutes / 50 minutes / 60 minutes / end of chapter)

■ What are the search properties?

The point is that you can search from the author's name and title, as well as the playback time.There are also search methods that can be selected from "Weekly Comprehensive Ranking", "Listening Ranking", "Recommended Books", and "Genre Search", so it is easy to find a book that can be used by the book name and the author's name.There are plenty of unlimited listening services, so many books can read books that hit the search as they were.

The biggest attraction in "AudioBook.jp" is "easy to develop new genres"."I often use" AudioBook.jp "when I want to find a book that I haven't read yet, besides a business book I usually read.Isn't it perfect for those who want to enjoy encounters with a new book with a sense? "(Mr. Koshikawa)

* The above functions, etc. are as of the end of October 2021.

Interview / sentence / Marina Takahashi

* Prices and services listed in this article may be changed as of October 31, 2021.note that.

The special features of the radio, podcast, audiobook, ASMR, DIME January issue are "radio and audio content to listen to now"

The special feature of the DIME January issue is "Radio and audio content to listen to now".We will deliver the new charms and ways of enjoying the radio, which has increased listeners due to corona, and how to use various audio content, including Podcast and audiobooks.

In this special feature, Lily Frankie, the personality of the popular radio program, the laughter problem, the Ozaki world view, Naoki Urasawa, Junji Takada, Koyama Kaikodo, Natsumi Uga, and Frogtei appeared.In addition, he thoroughly covered the production of super popular programs such as Nippon Broadcasting "All Night Nippon" and TBS radio "Ijuin Hikari Torajito".

In addition, we will introduce audio content such as podcast, audiobook, audio SNS, ASMR, etc. that are useful for work, effective for the brain!

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