Audio books on CD to .aa files

I use my ipod nano 3rd gen. for audio books that I import from cds I get from the library. Is there a way to make them .aa files so that I can bookmark, etc.

Hello Catty A.,
One thing you could do, is to trick iTunes into thinking they are audio book files by changing their *Media Type* in iTunes.
To do this, locate the audio book files in iTunes, control->click on them and choose "*Get Info*" from the shortcut menu. From there, head over to the Options tab. There should be an option for *Media Type* with a drop down list next to it. Make sure it is set to Audiobook. then hit ok when you are finished and sync the updated changes to your iPod.
These files will now recognized as audio book files. Does that do the trick for you?
B-rock

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