Books in motion gene engene biography
Books in Motion’s audio releases cater to readers on the go
Gary Challender is a lifesaver, and has the testimonials to prove it.
Not bad for a guy who spends most of his time with his nose in novels.
Thirty-three years ago, Challender, then an insurance broker, began a new chapter in his career: Books in Motion, a Spokane Valley audiobook publisher.
Back then there were only two other companies in America producing audiobooks. Today there are more than 600.
Yet Books in Motion keeps rolling along, releasing 10 new titles a month.
And those testimonials? They’re from grateful customers – particularly truckers – who stayed awake on long drives with the aid of his audiobooks.
During a recent interview, Challender looked back on his storied career.
S-R: Were you an enthusiastic reader growing up?
Challender: I certainly was. My favorite book in grade school was “The Biography of a Grizzly.” I read it three times.
S-R: What was your first career?
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