Amazon Set to Add Free Audiobooks for Prime Members

NEW YORK (AP) _ Listen up. Amazon is adding free audiobooks and a digital audio service called Audible Channels to the ever-growing list of perks for members of its Prime loyalty program. Seattle-based Amazon has been expanding the services and perks it offers members of its $99 annual Prime program, including one- and two-day shipping, beefed up video and radio streaming and other services. Audible Channels feature a blend of original programs, comedy, lectures and audio editions of news stories and articles.