For audiobook enthusiasts, Barnes & Noble is also a great platform that offers a variety of audiobooks. You can purchase and enjoy many audiobooks on the Barnes & Noble website or through the Nook app. But if you want to listen to B&N audiobooks on various audio players, the best way is to convert B&N audiobooks to MP3 format, which is a widely used audio format that can be played on various devices. In this article, we're happy to share with you a perfect method to convert B&N audiobooks to MP3s.
Can I download Barnes & Noble audiobooks as MP3 files?
MP3 is the most prevalent audio format with widespread compatibility, and it is supported by virtually all media players, operating systems, and devices. If you can get MP3 files of your favorite Barnes & Noble audiobooks, it will be more convenient to listen to B&N audiobooks on any MP3-supported device without the Internet. However, it seems that there’s no direct way to download audiobooks in MP3 format that you are free to use yourself from Barnes & Noble. As a result, we’ll have to turn to a third-party app to accomplish the task. Luckily, it won't be a problem! Here, we'd like to share with you an incredible method to help you convert B&N Nook audiobooks to MP3 so you can listen to them on any device.
If you want to convert B&N audiobooks to MP3 format and back them up locally forever, Epubor Nook Converter is the best choice. This excellent tool can help you remove DRM from your e-books and audiobooks purchased from Barnes & Noble, as well as save the audiobooks as MP3 files to your local computer.
Step 1: Download ebooks and audiobooks from B&N to PC/Mac
IMPORTANT
As of 11/29/2023, the NOOK for Windows App is no longer available for new downloads from the Microsoft Store. So if you want to use the Nook app on your computer as if you were on a mobile phone, you have to install an Android Studio Emulator and the Barnes & Noble NOOK App for Android on your computer.
(1) Install Android Studio and run Nook for Android on your computer
Install LDPlayer9 as Android Emulator on Windows
If you're using Windows PC, we recommend you use LDPlayer9 as the Android emulator, it is easier to use. Please download and install LDPlayer9 from the link below.
After you successfully install LDPlayer9, then launch this software and click "Settings"icon at the top-right corner, then go to "Other settings", and Enable "Root permission" and choose "Open remote connection" for ADB debugging.
Next, you can download Nook for Android APK from the link below and install it in the LDPlayer9 Android emulator.
Download Nook for Android APK here
Next, you can install Nook for Android APK file into LDPayer9 emulator, and log into your Nook account to download your Nook books.
Install Android Studio as Android Emulator on Mac
If you're using a Mac computer, please use Android Studio as the Android emulator.
Download Android Studio here Download Nook for Android APK here
Android Studio is a popular and convenient Android emulator developed by Google that allows you to run Android applications on your PC or Mac. It's easy to set up Android Studio. Simply check the system requirements, then install the right version and create a virtual device so you can run the Nook for Android app. The Android emulator only needs to be set up once and can be used directly afterward.
(2) Download Nook B&N audiobooks via Nook for Android
After Nook for Android app can be installed in the Android emulator, you can run Nook app and log into your Nook account. Next, just go to your Nook Library and click download button to download your audiobooks.
Please read this guide for more detailed steps to set up Android Studio and download B&N audiobooks on your computer.
Step 2: Convert and save Barnes & Noble Nook audiobooks as MP3 files
Now that you have just downloaded these audiobooks in the Android emulator, if you want to convert them to MP3 format, Epubor Nook Converter is another essential program you have to use later.
Once the audiobook download is complete, run Epubor Nook Converter and click "Refresh" button to synchronize all downloaded audiobooks between Nook for Android and Epubor Nook Converter Library. Then you can drag and drop the selected audiobooks into the right panel, and click "Start Conversion" to convert B&N audiobooks to MP3 format.
After the conversion is finished, you can locate the DRM-free audiobooks that are saved as individual MP3 files in the output folder. And now you can listen to them with any other MP3-supported audio player or device.
FAQ about listening to Barnes & Noble audiobooks?
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Does Barens & Noble provide MP3 audiobooks?
A: Barens & Noble Nook has stopped directly supporting MP3 audiobooks since 2014. While they can still be downloaded as MP3, most audiobooks purchased from B&N have DRM protection, so you must listen to them with B&N applications, such as the B&N web player, B&N app, or Nook e-readers. If you want to convert your B&N audiobooks to DRM-free MP3 files that you can listen to on any device, please use the Epubor Nook Converter by following the instructions above.
Q: Can I listen to B&N audiobooks on Nook devices?
A: Yes, you can listen to B&N audiobooks on some Nook devices. Simply tap an audiobook’s cover from your NOOK Library to download it to your device and start listening. Barnes & Noble audiobooks are supported on the following Nook devices:
- Samsung NOOK Devices
- NOOK HD 10” Tablet Designed with Lenovo
- NOOK Tablet 10.1” and 7”
- NOOK GlowLight 4 Plus
But many people don’t have a physical Nook e-reader or Nook tablet. Even if you download these audiobooks on a Nook device, you can't access the audiobook files at will and transfer them to other places.
Q: How to listen to B&N audiobooks in Nook App for iOS/Android?
A: Barnes & Noble allows you to stream audiobooks in the Nook mobile app for iOS or Android, as well as download audiobooks for offline listening within the B&N Nook app on iOS or Android smartphones or tablets. For iOS users, you're not able to access the downloaded audiobook files on your iPhone or iPad. For Android users, you may find the mp3 files in the File Manager under the path below: /data/data/bn.ereader/files/B&N Downloads/AudiboBooks
However, all the downloaded audiobooks are protected with DRM, you’re not allowed to play them without the B&N Nook app.
Conclusion
With the assistance of Epubor Nook Converter, it's very easy to convert B&N audiobooks to MP3 format. In addition, this powerful tool can help you remove DRM from your Nook ebooks and convert them to EPUBs as well. If you feel annoyed with the discontinuation of Nook for Windows or Mac, why not try our Epubor Nook Converter now, so you can permanently keep your favorite B&N Nook audiobooks and ebooks and enjoy them any time on any device?
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