The January 8 release of A Memory of Light is inching closer, but you can get an earful of the audiobook now, read by narrators Kate Reading and Michael Kramer.

Listen to Chapter 2, “The Choice of an Ajah”:

For those having trouble seeing the audio widget, try listening here.

Meanwhile, Macmillan Audio’s preorder campaign for the audiobook edition of A Memory of Light is in full swing, meaning there are now Wheel of Time phone covers out in the wild.

One recipient, David H., reports back on his new accessory:

“I love this phone case because, for the past 15 years, The Wheel of Time has taken over every other facet of my life, so why shouldn’t it take over my mobile life as well? I love this phone case because every time someone sees my case and asks me what the Wheel of Time is, I get to relive my love and awe of such a complete series. And I love this phone case because I feel every day like I am honoring an unequaled fiction visionary by displaying Robert Jordan’s name for all to see.”

You, too, can be as happy as David here. The first 2,000 people who preorder the audiobook edition of A Memory of Light on CD between 8/31/12 and 12/7/12 will receive a custom Wheel of Time phone cover for the iPhone*. The program is available for preorder wherever audiobooks on CD are sold in stores and online. To redeem, send Macmillan Audio proof of purchase via this upload form or regular mail. A full list of the rules can be found here.

*iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Apple, Inc. has not authorized or endorsed this promotion.

Samantha Beerman is spreading the word about audiobooks. Check out the array of free audiobook excerpts she provides here on Tor.com.