But if you don't know what you are looking for, you might end up buying the wrong MP3 player for listening to your audiobooks.

Below are some of the factors to consider that will help you get the right MP3 for listening to your audiobook:

1. The most important factor to consider when buying an MP3 player for your audiobook is the way it handles interruption. Unlike music that you can start afresh when interrupted, it isn't so much fun to have to start an audiobook from the beginning after listening to it for up to 2 hours.
So, take your time to search for MP3 players that allow users to continue from the exact spot they stopped.  You can test the MP3 player before paying for it. If it works fine, then go ahead. If it doesn't, search for another that does.

2. Ensure that the MP3 player's volume is loud enough. In as much as you can use an earphone to listen to the MP3 player, it is ideal if the volume is loud enough to be listened to in a noisy surrounding.

3. Ensure that the MP3 has a large memory. Since you would be storing your audiobook in the MP3 player, you should purchase the one that has enough memory for audiobooks of up to 5 hours or more.

4. Finally, ensure that the MP3 player that you purchase can play encrypted files. Many publishers prefer their audiobook content to be protected, so your MP3 player needs to be able to play files that are using Digital Rights Management (DRM). This is often referred to as WMA DRM.