Was charged for a subscription for over a year that I hadn’t realised I’d signed up to due to having to ‘opt out’ when I bought something. I complained, it was resolved and I was refunded. Whilst I... See more
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Download & listen to audiobooks from bestselling authors in just minutes on your computer or mobile device using our iOS & Android apps.
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Mid Rivers Mall Drive 6209, 63376, St. Peters, United States
- audiobookstore.com
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I didn’t mean to purchase a membership
I didn’t mean to purchase a membership, only a single book purchase. They refused to cancel my account and continued to take money from my account. Furthermore, the book I purchased was misleading in title.
I absolutely love using audiobooks
I absolutely love using audiobooks! The experience has been nothing short of amazing. The customer service is the best I’ve ever encountered—friendly, extremely helpful, and impressively fast.
Every book title I’ve searched for has been available, and purchasing plus downloading onto the app is quick and seamless. The app itself is wonderfully easy to use, reliable, and never fails me.
Overall, this service makes enjoying books effortless and enjoyable. Highly recommended to anyone who values great customer support and a flawless listening experience!
Careful: you buy a subscription with every book purchase
Careful: like many other users I bought one book and they have since been charging me for a subscription that I never signed up to. Cancelling is difficult since their app does not allow it. Hands off!!
Charged for a subscription I never used
I was charged $10 per month for nearly two years for a service I never knowingly subscribed to and never used. I was not clearly informed about any recurring billing and only recently discovered the charges.
I’ve requested a refund now, but this should never have happened in the first place. Very disappointing experience.
Buyer Beware!
Buyer beware! If you purchase any audiobook, you will incur a monthly subscription fee of $11.95. You cannot simply purchase the audiobook & save it on your device.
When you request cancellation & refund, they will offer you a credit for another audiobook. However, if you accept it, you still will be charged the monthly fee. Huh?! I already paid $30.00+ for an audiobook I didn’t even open.
Check out free audiobooks through your public library or buy a paperback which is a much cheaper option!
If you call and leave a message, a human will not reply to your concern. Instead, expect a computer-generated reply. Awful customer service!
I be filing a dispute since I never would have purchased anything on this site if I knew I would be incurring monthly charges.

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Shop around
I purchased an audio book from AudioboolStore's on sale now section and later found it a dollar cheaper on another site, and it was not even on sale. I also cannot play it from their website, it really does pay to shop around
Don’t bother with audio bookstore
Don’t bother with audio bookstore. There are many other audio book sources that are much much more trustworthy.
Once audiobook store gets your credit card information, and despite your repeated attempts to cancel, they do not. Be sure you’re on good terms with your credit card company and have their pledge that they will fight this with you before you sign up.
Very easy to use
Very easy to use, cheaper than other audiobook plans. I am very happy with the switch and would recommend audiobooks. Also very good selection.
I have purchased over 80 audiobooks…
I have purchased over 80 audiobooks from ABS or audiobookstore.com and I have received prompt and courteous customer service by email from Tarah whenever I required assistance or had a question/required clarification. I have the option to download all my titles as MP3 files so I can listen to all my titles on my laptop as well as on Apple & Android Devices. I have also exchanged a few titles with the ABS service: "Don't love what you're reading?" Exchange it! I highly recommend
Audio Book Store for their excellent customer service and their audiobook titles that I have not been able find anywhere else. First Name: John
Last Name: Welch
Total Audiobooks Purchased: 85 Initially Enrolled: 9/2/2024

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This is probably the best audiobook app…
This is probably the best audiobook app I've used. The app and website are easy to use and the cost is reasonable, especially if you subscribe. There is a wide variety of books and I love that I can download and listen to the books offline.

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Best audio book store!!!
I never write reviews, but after trying so many different audio book apps, Audio Book Store is by far the best I’ve used. I absolutely love that the Flex Pass monthly membership is so affordable and as a member you get all the books at a greatly discounted prices. I also love that if you only want to buy one book without the Flex Pass membership, you can. All the other audio book apps require you to be a member (monthly subscription). Cancellation of your Flex Pass membership is quick and easy. Some reviews state that cancelling your membership with Audio Book Store is very difficult, but if you follow the directions for canceling, it’s actually very easy. I love that they offer exchanges (no questions asked) for books that you are not happy with (for Flex Pass members only). And finally, they have excellent customer support, and are very friendly and helpful. I’ve had nothing but great experiences with this book store. Highly recommended.

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Wide selection of audiobooks
The audiobook selection and quality are among the best. I’m also very happy with the customer service too; they’re very responsive and even offer extra credit (or sometimes an audiobook!). I appreciate their work. Robert

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Having difficulty cancelling this…
Having difficulty cancelling this subscription. 2nd email just sent

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HUGE SCAM
Avoid like the plague. Once you register your card you will automatically pay monthly - EVEN WHEN YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP.
The only way to stop paying is by actually emailing customer service and asking them to physically remove your card on file!
To think of how many people they have scammed is heartbreaking 💔

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SCAM!!! DO NOT REGISTER CARD
Like others mentioned, I also made the mistake of buying an audio book…
In order to buy an audio book you have to register your card. Immediately after I finished listening to the audio book, I cancelled payment (to just pay the 1 month)
HOWEVER, I was unaware they KEEP MY CARD ON FILE. I got an email saying my account was suspended, so. I figured great, at least payments had stopped. Not quite….they kept charging me each month!
Months later I find out payments were continuously being taken out of my bank account, month after month.
At first when complaining I was told they don’t do refunds as per their terms and conditions….however I managed to get my money back as this was in fact a ‘breach of their terms and conditions’ - literally the opposite they tried to fool me with!
if this also happens to you, demand a reimbursement !!
(using an alias name for obvious reasons)

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Excellent Service
I have been using this site for several years now, and am very happy with the experience. Fair prices and easy to do the downloads
Be very careful when using this site
Be very careful when using this site. There is no way to get your payment info off the platform & unable to call any customer service line. I only purchased 1 book and my cc continued to be charged month after month. Finally, I was able to find a customer service email who told me that they will not refund month after month charges because the system auto enrolled me in a FlexPass. The print is so small so there is no way I would've seen that. Just an awful service

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Customer service is very helpful and…
Customer service is very helpful and effective

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I was using Audible and switched to this one
I was using Audible, but it restricts file types. I wanted to be able to download and store my audiobooks on a flash drive to listen in my car since the Bluetooth constantly malfunctions. I love that I have download my books and use them the way I want with the Audio Book Store. They don't always have some books that I want, but I can find what I am looking for about 90% of the time.

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Good customer service
Good customer service! I appreciate Tarah’s professionalism in addressing my concern! Thank you!

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