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Even find the top rated books with the click of a button, or switch the language and get your Spanish on! \n\nFANCY FEATURES YOU’LL WANT TO BRAG ABOUT TO YOUR FRIENDS \n\nFree Audiobooks HQ even does neat tricks like adjusts the speed, slows down or speeds up playback in 40 increments (without affecting pitch!), and even sets a sleep timer when it's time for bed. \n\nBONUS: ACCESS 158,000 EPISODES OF OLD TIME RADIO, TOO! \n\nIt's the best radio dramas of the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's and more. Because what's modern technology without a little old-school entertainment? \n\nGREAT FOR AROUND THE HOUSE, TOO! \n\nWashing the car. Check. Washing the dog. Probably that, too. Whether you're logging some miles on the ol' treadmill, or logging 'em driving cross country, we're the companion you didn't know you needed. 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