You do necessarily have to buy every book on Audible . While it is primarily a digital bookstore where you purchase titles to own, there are several ways to listen without paying for individual books, as well as options to buy them more affordably through a membership. 1. The "Netflix-Style" Option (Audible Plus Catalog)

: This is a borrowing system. If you cancel your membership, you lose access to these titles. They will appear with a lock icon in your library. 2. The Membership Credit System

: You can stream or download thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals at no extra cost.