Importing my MP3s into Audio books

I have several old audio book tapes and CDs that I have converted to MP3. I can get them imported to my ipod 4th gen non color. They are just setup as a playlist called audio books. Here is my problem, I would like to import them into the Audio books file system so that when I start purchaseing books from itunes all of my books are together.
Am I just missing something here or can this not be done. Any ideas would be heplful.
Thanks
pcovell74
ipod 4th gen non color Windows XP

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