Kitabe.com Calls on Publishers to Produce More Audio Books on MP3-CD

Audio books on MP3 has become so popular that a leading MP3-CD audio books rental company www.kitabe.com has been urging more audiobook publishers to join the popularity of MP3 audio books and let the old format of books on tape be phased out.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) May 31, 2006 -- Audio books on MP3 has become so popular that a leading MP3-CD audio books rental company www.kitabe.com has been urging more audiobook publishers to join the popularity of MP3 audio books and let the old format of books on tape be phased out.

According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2005, a total of 705 Million units of CD's were shipped as compared to 2.5 Million cassettes. This indicates a 53% decline for cassette sales compared to 2004, and is a clear indication of cassette format decline for audio recordings.

The audio player industry has completely changed in the last few years with increase in popularity of MP3 audio files. Many automotive manufacturers have taken this into consideration, and introduced MP3 capable audio CD players in their cars. Most auto manufacturers have considered deleting the option of a cassette player in their cars. Leading auto manufacturers like GM, Toyota, Ford, Chrysler and Honda have introduced many models with standard MP3 capable audio players.

Forefront in the MP3-CD popularity in audio books is Kitabe.com, offering an audio book club membership in two countries (US & Canada) with members from Alaska to Florida enjoying audio books. Currently Kitabe.com has the largest collection of audio books in MP3-CD format and one of the lowest prices to rent audio books online. The MP3-CD format is superior to the CD and tape formats used by other audiobook suppliers. Not only is the technology becoming popular among consumers, it eliminates the need to use multiple tapes or CDs, which can be inconvenient for someone listening to an audio book while they are driving.

Some of the favorite audio books rented at Kitabe.com are by Nora Roberts, an internationally known author with over 250 million book sales. With a deep selection of classics from Mark Twain to Jane Eyre, there is an audio book for everyone.

About Kitabe.com:

Kitabe.com is an online audio book rental company with the largest selection of MP3-CD audio books. Founded in 2004, Kitabe.com offers unlimited audio book rentals with no due dates or shipping charges. Kitabe.com service has been highly rated by many satisfied customers and new members can get free audio books for a 10 day trial without any obligation. Contact www.kitabe.com for more details.

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