What is SYNC?
SYNC is a program that gives away two complete audiobook downloads–a current Young Adult title paired thematically with a Classic or Required Summer Reading title–each week to listeners ages 13+ while SYNC is in session.
SYNC is in session this year from May 30 – August 21, 2013.
Titles are delivered through the OverDrive Media Console. You can prepare for the program by downloading the software to your desktop and whichever device you anticipate listening on.
How Do I Sign-up?
Go to the right column and sign-up to get notifications of when the FREE audiobook downloads are available. You can alerts by text message, email newsletter, or by simply following the SYNC blog.
Signing up for these alerts will not send you the titles. The alerts will simply tell you when and where the title is available to download.
Download Details
• Downloads are in MP3 format, hosted by OverDrive, and are Mac and Windows compatible.
• Downloads will operate through OverDrive’s Media Console.
• Most listening devices are supported.
• Each SYNC audiobook will be available for download for a period of 7 days (only).
•Titles, once downloaded, can be listened to at any time.
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Regina
April 22, 2012 at 9:11 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
What a great program!
afadmin
April 23, 2012 at 1:55 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Thanks!! It only works because of grand listeners like you telling other listeners!
Peg
May 3, 2012 at 4:20 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
This IS a great program. I’m wondering if you’ve consider expanding it to include titles for students at the elementary and middle school level. I know some titles are MS appropriate but it would be great if there were books specifically for that age level.
afadmin
May 3, 2012 at 5:22 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
We would love to! IF SYNC continues to be successful, we MIGHT be able to add this in the future, but for now, the only plan is YA and upper MG.
cody
May 8, 2012 at 9:07 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
How does one access the downloads…through this site? Where would I find the Overdrive Media Console?
afadmin
May 8, 2012 at 9:21 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Hello! Yes, access and the Media Console will be available through this site as of 6/14/12. Sign-up for reminder via text message or email in the right hand column.
Elizabeth A
May 21, 2012 at 2:30 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Just found out about this and love it. Have put the link out on my blog and FB. What a fab idea. Thanks!
afadmin
May 21, 2012 at 12:57 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Thank YOU for sharing it!
Sharon C.
May 23, 2012 at 8:42 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I’m spreading the word to friends, family, local libraries and via my book review blog, The Eclectic Review. What a fantastic idea!
Heidi
June 14, 2012 at 1:37 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Just wondering – you have a week to download it, but is there a timeframe as to when you can listen to it or is the file yours to keep? Forever…so to speak.
Thank you!
afadmin
June 14, 2012 at 3:40 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
No time frame at all! It’s yours to keep for ever. Obviously, it can’t be duplicated and distributed, but the files don’t expire.
Suzy
June 16, 2012 at 5:23 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Is there a way to get the list of pairings from the past two years? I’ve downloaded everything but have neglected to keep the ‘paired list.’ I would love to go back and re-listen in pairs!
Thanks for this great resource!
afadmin
July 1, 2012 at 11:36 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
We have emailed them to you! Thanks, Suzy!
Starjam
June 16, 2012 at 11:58 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Thank you for this exciting program!
I do have one question: is this for teens only, or can their parents enjoy these titles also?
afadmin
June 17, 2012 at 3:46 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
It is for everyone! Listen away!
Crystal
June 22, 2012 at 4:23 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
My local library sent me the information about this program/site. Loving it! One question. It said “subscribers to the SYNC text service will receive a free download of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, read by a full cast (L.A. Theater Works)” so I signed up for the text. Where do I download the Romeo and Juliet?
afadmin
June 24, 2012 at 9:29 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Message will come soon for the download!
KrazyKitty
July 1, 2012 at 5:50 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I recently discovered this website and I must say this is a very impressive and wonderful service! Is my understanding correct that this site operates during the summer months only to provide 2 free titles per week (as described)? I missed the first offerings this summer but I received the two for this week – I love them, especially “Tales from the Arabian Nights”
It was read very well.
Thank you so much! I’ll be back for more!
afadmin
July 1, 2012 at 11:21 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Thank you for your grand comments! Yes, for now, the program only runs in the summer months. Make sure you are on our email list (top right of the page) so that we can remind you when each new title releases!
Lissa Smith
August 3, 2012 at 12:41 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
How do you download your pic in your comments?
Macy, 12
Rocy Face, GA
afadmin
August 7, 2012 at 3:39 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Good question! Maybe you should you should ask your mum first about putting a picture up as that might put too much of you online??
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