I do it the easy way.
I read all of my books aloud and record them on a Sony minidisc recorder.
I edit my speech with the minidisc, since there is nothing better to edit audio recordings on without using a computer.
Once I get my minidisc recordings edited exactly perfect, I dub them to 8-track tapes since minidiscs are re-recordable and are getting expensive.
Since my '79 Itasca has a factory 8-track player in the dash, I can listen to my own audiobook performances as I drive all across the country. And, I only have to change a tape out every 80 or so minutes.
The 8-track analog thickness adds a warmth to my voice that can be comforting on long drives. The tape hiss helps drown out the exhaust manifold leaks on that old 454.
As a bonus, I can even hit the fast-forward button on the 8-track player and listen to my own voice at a speed just a hair faster than normal playback if I really want to get to the good parts of the book before the next gas stop.
