Why Are Star Trek Audio Books So Popular?

In the world of audio books there are some that rise above the rest. Science fiction done in the audio format has always enjoyed popularity do to the fact the medium lends itself well to the genre. One of the best-loved of these titles has been the Star Trek adventures. The groundbreaking television series that spawned generations of adoring fans has transferred that clout into the "listening to a book" arena. With so many outlets to enjoy this Emmy-award winning program, many ask why the books are so popular.With the advent of the audio book came the necessity of finding titles that translated well into the medium. Let's face it; some books are better suited for this high-tech treatment than others. Star Trek lends itself rather well to the adaptation for two reasons. First, the source material has universal appeal and second, the written works based on the T.V. show are solid adaptations. Good books make for good audio books, and the Star Trek series of novels are well-writ
ten and expand upon the source material in ways the many spin-off shows could not. With all of this working in the franchise's favor it was destined to skyrocket in this market.The popularity of the Star Trek books in the audio format allows them to be prominently marketed at many popular outlets such as Amazon.com. With the high volume of traffic that washes in and out of these big box online retailers there is bound to be larger numbers of fans searching for audio books to download. The Star Trek audio books also enjoy the convenience of being translated into several languages adding to its already staggering appeal. To coin a well-known phrase, Star Trek is taking the audio format where no man has gone before. So, sit down in your favorite chair with your favorite drink, and "beam up" your favorite episode and enjoy! But remember - you're not Captain Kirk!

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