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In search of: audiobook versions of The Worst Witch series

23 comments

  1. [16]
    DefinitelyNotAFae
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxLWzQDE6i4 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0nkjQ77LdcfKw7fyL7zOX_jlhaRyjP2 There's a number of them being read on Youtube Otherwise it looks like you can...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxLWzQDE6i4
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0nkjQ77LdcfKw7fyL7zOX_jlhaRyjP2

    There's a number of them being read on Youtube

    Otherwise it looks like you can get some of them on CD and rip them:

    https://www.amazon.com/Worst-Witch-Strikes-Set-unabridged/dp/0141356960

    Hence, I'd ask your librarians and see if they have access to a physical or Playaway copy you could borrow. Sometimes when I can't find a book, I can do a broader search and borrow from literally anywhere in the state, even the ones not in my library's circle.

    4 votes
    1. [15]
      Habituallytired
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      oohh that's a good idea. I would need to borrow a computer with a CD drive, though. We currently don't have any computers at hone with a working CD drive 😂

      oohh that's a good idea. I would need to borrow a computer with a CD drive, though. We currently don't have any computers at hone with a working CD drive 😂

      1 vote
      1. [9]
        DefinitelyNotAFae
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        Bet the library has them? 😅 Not sure they'll let you rip though

        Bet the library has them? 😅 Not sure they'll let you rip though

        3 votes
        1. [8]
          Habituallytired
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          Probably not lol. It would be very cool if they would do it for me, though!

          Probably not lol. It would be very cool if they would do it for me, though!

          1 vote
          1. [7]
            UNO
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            Just don’t ask? It’s not like they can tell you made a copy. But it looks like that series is available on audible outside the USA and unless they change it, you can just buy it by going to the uk...

            Just don’t ask? It’s not like they can tell you made a copy.

            But it looks like that series is available on audible outside the USA and unless they change it, you can just buy it by going to the uk site.

            https://www.audible.co.uk/series/The-Worst-Witch-Audiobooks/B07JGRHKBN

            Or you can go sailing the high seas

            3 votes
            1. [3]
              DefinitelyNotAFae
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              If they had to use the library's computer it may not have the software to rip it enabled or installed or whatever. I was saying the library probably wouldn't help with that step. Idk I haven't...

              If they had to use the library's computer it may not have the software to rip it enabled or installed or whatever. I was saying the library probably wouldn't help with that step.

              Idk I haven't ripped a CD in ages.

              2 votes
              1. [2]
                vord
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                I'll pitch the idea to my library: Format shifting and backup station. Bring in your own media. They'll need a VHS player and USB turntable for completeness.

                If they had to use the library's computer it may not have the software to rip it enabled or installed or whatever. I was saying the library probably wouldn't help with that step.

                I'll pitch the idea to my library: Format shifting and backup station. Bring in your own media.

                They'll need a VHS player and USB turntable for completeness.

                2 votes
                1. DefinitelyNotAFae
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                  Some of them have that! They just would have some ethical/legal issues with using it on their purchased media.

                  Some of them have that!

                  They just would have some ethical/legal issues with using it on their purchased media.

                  2 votes
            2. [3]
              Habituallytired
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              I did try to use a VPN and buy them outside of the US. I was given an error that my account is set up to the US audible. I might have to dust off my parrot o this one. I just looked at my local...

              I did try to use a VPN and buy them outside of the US. I was given an error that my account is set up to the US audible.

              I might have to dust off my parrot o this one. I just looked at my local library's site and they don't even have the book son CD, and it's not something I can request on ILL.

              1. [2]
                UNO
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                Well If they are making it that hard to buy, it’s their loss because it wasn’t hard to find the torrents.

                Well If they are making it that hard to buy, it’s their loss because it wasn’t hard to find the torrents.

                3 votes
                1. Habituallytired
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                  Thank you! I do want to buy or borrow from the library where I can, but sometimes, they really don't want to make it easy!

                  Thank you! I do want to buy or borrow from the library where I can, but sometimes, they really don't want to make it easy!

                  1 vote
      2. [5]
        Englerdy
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        I think little USB disk drives have gotten pretty cheap! So that might be an option as well.

        I think little USB disk drives have gotten pretty cheap! So that might be an option as well.

        1 vote
        1. [4]
          DefinitelyNotAFae
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          They'd need to rip the physical CD they get though, which would require a drive. Downloading off Youtube might be the best options tbh, not sure the quality there.

          They'd need to rip the physical CD they get though, which would require a drive.

          Downloading off Youtube might be the best options tbh, not sure the quality there.

          2 votes
          1. [3]
            Englerdy
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            That's what I was saying though. A physical USB disk drive may be a very affordable option to rip the CDs even if they don't have a disk drive built into their computer. Something like this: LG...

            That's what I was saying though. A physical USB disk drive may be a very affordable option to rip the CDs even if they don't have a disk drive built into their computer. Something like this: LG GP65NB60 8X USB 2.0 Super Multi Ultra Slim Portable DVD Writer Drive +/-RW External Drive with M-DISC Support - Black https://a.co/d/9Fuxc0b

            1 vote
            1. [2]
              DefinitelyNotAFae
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              Ah you meant a plug in physical CD(DVD) drive. I misunderstood!

              Ah you meant a plug in physical CD(DVD) drive. I misunderstood!

              2 votes
              1. Englerdy
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                Lol, no problem, that's what a figured. I should have started with an example from the beginning.

                Lol, no problem, that's what a figured. I should have started with an example from the beginning.

                2 votes
  2. Habituallytired
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    I'm looking for audiobook versions of this book series. Libby/Overdrive and Hoopla don't have them, and neither does audible (in the US). If anyone knows where I can either buy or rent the...

    I'm looking for audiobook versions of this book series. Libby/Overdrive and Hoopla don't have them, and neither does audible (in the US). If anyone knows where I can either buy or rent the audiobooks, I would be eternally grateful!

    I'm not above sailing the high seas if I can't find it to purchase or rent or borrow, but I would prefer to not have to do that if I can avoid it, but if I can't avoid it, pointing me to the right place there would also be appreciated.

    3 votes
  3. [2]
    PnkNBlck71817
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    I found the entire Discworld audio book series on archive.org. Maybe check there?

    I found the entire Discworld audio book series on archive.org. Maybe check there?

    2 votes
    1. Habituallytired
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      Thank you! I'll have to take a look there for stuff too. Discworld is on my tbr as well... maybe I can grab it from there.

      Thank you! I'll have to take a look there for stuff too. Discworld is on my tbr as well... maybe I can grab it from there.

      1 vote
  4. [3]
    kfwyre
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    Mark this as off topic, but it took me a while to figure out what “ISO” was doing in the title. @Habituallytired, are you okay with me changing it to “In search of:” for clarity? I don’t normally...

    Mark this as off topic, but it took me a while to figure out what “ISO” was doing in the title. @Habituallytired, are you okay with me changing it to “In search of:” for clarity? I don’t normally change user’s text post titles without their permission.

    6 votes
    1. mantrid
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      Thanks. I thought it was a link to an ISO image file of an audiobook.

      Thanks. I thought it was a link to an ISO image file of an audiobook.

      3 votes
    2. Habituallytired
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      Of course! Please do whatever makes things easier for people to understand.

      Of course! Please do whatever makes things easier for people to understand.

      1 vote