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    Although Apple has discontinued iTunes, many people still use it. Read on to learn how to listen to audiobooks on iTunes.

    Audiobooks iTunes

    iTunes was released by Apple in 2001, and for many years, it was one of the company’s flagship products. The app enabled users to download, stream, and manage music, TV shows, videos, movies, audiobooks, and podcasts.

    However, this changed a few years ago. Apple made significant advances with the arrival of macOS Catalina. In this article, we’ll discuss what happened to iTunes and where iOS users can listen to audiobooks.

    Make way for Apple Books

    Apple shocked many users by discontinuing iTunes and replacing it with macOS Catalina in 2019. Of course, Apple didn’t just delete the users’ libraries, playlists, and iTunes audiobooks.

    Instead of the iTunes app, Apple offered four different apps to its users: Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Books, and Apple Podcasts. All iTunes libraries were synced and organized into the four apps.

    Those who listened to audiobooks via their iTunes app could find their audiobook files in the Apple Books app. Since Apple did a great job syncing the libraries, all users had immediate and full access to their saved content, and nothing was lost in the process.

    While iTunes was discontinued, the iTunes store wasn’t. It’s still the go-to place for downloading media.

    Listening to Audible audiobooks on iTunes

    As mentioned, iTunes was discontinued with macOS 10.15 Catalina. However, those who use macOS 10.14.6 Mojave or older still have access to iTunes. These users can listen to their Audible audiobooks on the iTunes platform.

    Amazon’s Audible and iTunes can be easily connected so that you can download, import, and transfer content from one platform to the other without difficulty.

    How to download Audible content using iTunes

    Follow these instructions to download Audible content on iTunes:

    1. Launch your browser and go to the Audible website.

    2. Open the Library page.

    3. Find the title you wish to download and select the “Download” button next to it.

    4. Wait until the download process is complete and find the file in the Audiobooks section on iTunes.

    Authorizing an Audible account in iTunes

    When you try to download and play an audiobook from iTunes for the first time, you’ll be required to authorize your Audible account. Here’s how to do it:

    1. When you press “Download” next to a title in iTunes, a pop-up message asking you to authorize your computer will appear. Press “Yes.”

    2. Enter your Audible sign-in information and press “OK.”

    3. Choose “Activate in iTunes.”

    Importing Audible content to iTunes

    Follow these instructions to import your Audible content to iTunes:

    1. Open iTunes.

    2. Press “File.”

    3. Choose “Add File to Library.”

    4. Find the Audible files you want to import. Their location varies depending on the browser you’re using. If you’re using Safari, go to “Preferences” and find “File download location” in the General tab. If you’re using Chrome, go to “Downloads” and press “Open downloads folder.” Those using Firefox should go to “Options” and then choose “Save files to” in the General tab.

    5. Double-click the Audible files you wish to import to iTunes.

    Transferring Audible audiobooks to an iPhone or iPad

    If you want to transfer Audible audiobooks to your Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or iPod Touch), here’s what you need to do:

    1. Connect your iOS device to your computer and open iTunes. You may need to press “Allow access” once the iTunes app opens or enter your Apple ID.

    2. Press the device icon at the top.

    3. Choose “Audiobooks” from the menu on the left.

    4. Mark the checkbox next to “Sync Audiobooks” and choose whether you want to sync all of them or just the selected ones.

    5. Wait a few seconds until your Audible audiobooks are transferred to your device.

    The best audiobooks on Apple Books

    Here’s a list of the best audiobooks on iTunes/Apple Books:

    • “It Starts With Us” – This is the long-anticipated sequel to “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover. The book follows Lily and her ex-husband Ryle as they get used to co-parenting. Lily runs into Atlas, her first love, and says “yes” when he asks her out on a date.

    • “The Boys from Biloxi: A Legal Thriller” – This thriller portrays two boys who grew up together in Biloxi. However, they grew up on opposite sides of the law. The book describes their stories and ends with a dramatic courtroom showdown.

    • “Atomic Habits” – This book provides a framework for forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The author believes that making small changes leads to success in life.

    Speechify

    Speechify is a text to speech platform that uses the latest technology to convert any digital text to spoken language.

    Thanks to Speeechify, you can create a listening experience from any written text you come across. Moreover, if you have a hard copy of a document, Speechify lets you scan it and convert it to an audio file. The platform offers numerous convenient features like the sleep timer, customizing the playback speed, or choosing the desired language, voice, and accent.

    One of the best things about Speechify is its compatibility.

    The platform works on Windows and Mac computers and Android and iOS devices. Those with an Android device can download the app from the Play Store, while iOS users can get it on the App Store. Speechify can also be used as a Chrome browser extension.

    With Speechify, you can download your files and listen to them without a Wi-Fi connection.

    Try Speechify for free and enjoy the many perks.

    FAQ

    Are there audiobooks on iTunes?

    Yes, there are audiobooks on iTunes.

    Cliff Weitzman

    Cliff Weitzman

    Cliff Weitzman is a dyslexia advocate and the CEO and founder of Speechify, the #1 text-to-speech app in the world, totaling over 100,000 5-star reviews and ranking first place in the App Store for the News & Magazines category. In 2017, Weitzman was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list for his work making the internet more accessible to people with learning disabilities. Cliff Weitzman has been featured in EdSurge, Inc., PC Mag, Entrepreneur, Mashable, among other leading outlets.

    Dyslexia & Accessibility Advocate, CEO/Founder of Speechify Dyslexia & Accessibility Advocate, CEO/Founder of Speechify

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