Read Books Aloud
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 39 Audio - SFX, Music, and Voice mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Read Books Aloud by Chesko Project taken over by “Sjors Boomschors” from Chesko the original creator.
Read Books Aloud by Chesko
See also previous thread “ Read Books Aloud”
Description: “Read Books Aloud” ( short RBA ) is a stand alone mod / resource to support the general use of Audio Books by the entire community. “Read Books Aloud” does not add support for a book, nor does it include any audio book files for supported books.
What does it do: This mod makes it possible for everyone to add Audio Books (.xwm audio files) that will play when a player opens or activates a supported book, letter, scroll or note containing readable text.
Please note that "support for a book" and "having the book read to you" are two different things. After support for a book is added, by a all-in-one or separate plugin, a audio file / voice pack will have to be created by a talented voice actor / actress, which you will need to download and install.
New support for books can be continuously added over time. The system is designed to be extremely flexible; you will be able to download "Voice Collections" from a single voice actor, or recordings of individual books. You will be able to pick and choose who to listen to on a book-by-book basis.
For the moment is switching which actor you are listening to in-game not supported. The "install what you want" system offers the highest level of compatibility and flexibility while also keeping the configuration in-game very simple.
How does RBA work: I will skip the technical details for now.
Installation & Activation: There are 3 parts to installing and using Read Books Aloud with working Audio Books.
1: Install “Read Books Aloud” 2: Install “Audio Books Files” 3: Install “Support Plugin”
How to add Support: See included tutorial
What is not Supported: • Books that already have a script applied to them ( Adding a script to a object that already has a script would not be smart )
How to add AudioBooks: See included tutorial
Features: • SkyUI MCM Support: Required primarily to easily allow the player to set playback controls, in English only. SkyUI also requires SKSE. • Playback controls: Play, Stop, Next Section, Previous Section. SkyUI MCM also requires
Read Books Aloud is a standalone audio resource mod for Skyrim that enables the community to add audiobook support to in-game books. It does not include any audio files or book support itself, serving as a framework for other mods. With 1,256 endorsements and 42,814 downloads, it has a solid following despite its niche purpose.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,256 endorsements and 42,814 downloads—clearly a useful resource for many.
- Fills a unique niche: turns Skyrim into an audiobook experience, great for immersive playthroughs.
- Framework approach means it can be extended by other mods, offering flexibility for mod authors.
⚠️ Cons
- No audio files included—you'll need to find or create your own audiobooks, which is a significant hurdle.
- Last updated in 2013—may have compatibility issues with current Skyrim versions or other mods.
For Skyrim players who want to listen to in-game books being read aloud, especially for immersive or accessibility reasons. Also for mod authors who want to integrate audiobook support into their own mods. Skip if you expect ready-to-use audiobooks—this is a framework, not a content pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's forum or comments for community-made audiobook packs, since the mod itself doesn't include any.
- Ensure your Skyrim is compatible with mods from 2013—consider using a mod manager to handle load order.
- If you're a mod author, look at the mod's file structure to understand how to add your own audiobook support.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Chesko and Sjors Boomschors
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 42,814
- Endorsements
- 1,256
- Category
- Audio - SFX, Music, and Voice
- Created
- 11/1/2013
- Updated
- 12/17/2013
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