audiobook

hi i downloaded an audiobook. i coudnt import it even though it was an mp3. i used an external application 2 re encode it and i imported it successfully. i now have got it on my ipod. i have set the genre 2 book and the eq 2 spoken word. but i cant seem 2 open it in the audiobook section of the ipod. i have 2 locate it in with the music. i woudnt mind but i want 2 use the function 2 play audio books faster. can any1 help. thanks