How to gift an Audible audiobook to friends or family via email, or by printing out a code

For book lovers, there's nothing like being gifted a new and long-awaited title. But with digital content on the rise, audiobooks are another great way to deliver the gift of reading. Audible, the site that has hundreds of thousands of audiobooks available to purchase and share, makes it easy to gift an old favorite or

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  • You can easily gift an Audible book by searching for a title and selecting the "Give as a gift" option.
  • You can have the gifted Audible book sent via email, or print out a code so you can hand-deliver the gift yourself. 
  • Once you've gifted the audiobook, Audible will send you a receipt confirming your purchase. 
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For book lovers, there's nothing like being gifted a new and long-awaited title. But with digital content on the rise, audiobooks are another great way to deliver the gift of reading.

Audible, the site that has hundreds of thousands of audiobooks available to purchase and share, makes it easy to gift an old favorite or an upcoming release. 

Whether you're looking for the perfect holiday item or a quick and easy last-minute gift, Audible's "gifting" feature is easy and seamless. 

Here's how to do it, using any browser on your Mac or PC.

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How to gift an Audible book

1. Sign into your Audible account on a Mac or PC and search for the book you want to gift.

2. On the title's landing page, select "Give as a gift."

You can find this option under the title's buying menu. Abbey White/Business Insider

3. Select how you wish to send the gifted title. 

Audible lets you email the gift directly or print out and hand-deliver the gifted book. Abbey White/Business Insider

4. Enter the recipient's email and name, before typing in your name. 

5. Select the date you want your recipient to receive the gifted book. 

You can choose to send the gifted title today or at a later date. Abbey White/Business Insider

6. Consider adding a note with your gift and then click "Continue."  

7. Confirm the details of your gift purchase. Once you've done that, select "Buy."

You can edit your details before you finalize your purchase. Abbey White/Business Insider

8. You will now receive an email confirmation of your gift order. If you opted for the paper route, you'll also receive instructions for printing the gift card.

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