Taped book is a term used for a book that has been recorded or transferred onto a cassette tape. There are several synonyms for taped book such as audiobook, audio recording, spoken word, or talking book. Audiobook is the most commonly used term and involves a professional recording of a book by a narrator or voiceover artist. Audio recording and spoken word can also refer to any audio format of a book, including homemade or personal recordings. Talking book is an alternative term that is frequently used to describe books recorded for people with visual impairments or disabilities. Overall, these synonyms all refer to the same concept of a book being converted to an audio format for listening purposes.