So, I finally did it. I bought an iPod. I have been wanting one for a long time but could never seem to bring myself to spend the money on one. So, with another ten-hour commute to and from Central Florida quickly approaching, I could wait no longer.

See, the main purpose for my purchase was listening to audiobooks while in transit. I find that on long drives, the time and miles seem to pass a bit faster when I am listening to a book and, given that my wife does not prefer to read aloud for hours on end, I have found that audiobooks prove to be an adequate substitute. However, the different voices Kim uses for each character make the experience quite enjoyable. She does a mean muggle. Ask her to do it sometime.

Needless to say, I am excited about the opportunity I have to read more books. I already have a few audiobooks that I haven't listened to, yet. A good site that a co-worker introduced me to is Audible. Currently, they give you one free book just for signing up for an account. However, they used to give you three free books for signing up, kind of like how Wendy's used to give you the Biggie fry for 99¢. Well, consider this an early Christmas present. You can go here and get the three free books deal.

So, about the title. I can't believe that on the day that I get my iPod, specifically for listening to audiobooks, Apple puts an entire book up in the iTunes Store for free. The best part is that we are not talking about some crappy book. They put up an awesome book by one of the funniest people out there.

They put up an abridged version of The Areas of My Expertise by John Hodgman. If you do not know who John Hodgman is, he is a PC. He has also been on the daily show. He is hilarious. So, go get his book, now!

Labels: books, entertainment