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Summary

Since its debut in 2007, Amazon's Kindle has revolutionized the reading experience by offering a portable e-reader with features such as a glare-free e-ink display and extensive accessibility options, including Text-to-Speech (TTS). This functionality is especially beneficial for visually impaired users or those who prefer audiobooks, allowing books to be read aloud and providing convenient multitasking opportunities. The article discusses how to enable this feature on Kindle devices and highlights its benefits in accessibility, convenience, language learning, and reducing eye strain. For authors and publishers, the ElevenLabs TTS tool offers advanced AI voice generation for creating natural-sounding audiobooks, allowing for broader reach and enhanced accessibility. This tool supports multiple languages and accents, making it a versatile option for transforming e-books into audiobooks. The article emphasizes the growing popularity of audiobooks and the importance of TTS in expanding audience reach, urging authors to consider TTS for their publications.