Listening Is The New Reading
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (80050)
United States
April 25, 2018 9:15am CST
I'm a member of Amazon Prime and every few days I get recommendations from Amazon on my Kindle.
When I opened my Kindle this morning the phrase "Listening is the New Reading" caught my eye. Amazon is offering some good deals on audiobooks.
As an avid reader I've never listened to an audiobook. Have you?
My daughter likes to listen to audiobooks when she's making her long commute on work days and it keeps her drive interesting and she would rather listen to a book than sit and read one. I'm just the opposite. I like holding a book, turning the pages and just having the whole reading experience.
Of course I have lots of books downloaded on my Kindle and do enjoy using it from time to time especially if my ability to download one for free or practically free.
Which reminds me that I've been so busy loving the beautiful weather that I haven't chosen a new book to read yet. That's almost a whole week without a book in my hands 
Egads!! I better get back in the reading mode
Egads!! I better get back in the reading mode25 people like this
25 responses
@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
25 Apr 18
One of my friends here on myLot says she listens to her books while she cleans. I haven't tried it but I might one day
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
25 Apr 18
I like reading better than listening. I daydream when I listen to people talk... 
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Apr 18
LOL, I space them out more than not.
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
25 Apr 18
@andriaperry It's why I didn't learn much during lectures in college. I was always day dreaming.
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
25 Apr 18
I agree with that. I probably would fall asleep while listening
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@LadyDuck (459742)
• Switzerland
26 Apr 18
@Marilynda1225 I need to read at my speed, to imagine the scenery and figure out the characters. I never liked to listen others read.
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
25 Apr 18
I've never listened to a book but I wonder about the voice of the narrator. Would I like the way they read or would they put me to sleep
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
26 Apr 18
@LadyDuck you make a very good point. I didn't take into consideration a moment to take a breath when something is happening in the book and you need to pause.
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
25 Apr 18
I love to read outside but it's just been a bit too chilly. Once the weather gets really nice I sit outside on my deck in the back during the morning and my front porch in the afternoons.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Apr 18
No I have never listened to a book. I always have the paper book in my hands.
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
25 Apr 18
If I don't have an actual book in my hands I do have some good ones downloaded on my Kindle
@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
25 Apr 18
I don't think I'd be fond of listening either
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
26 Apr 18
I have never listened to an audiobook but I have friends that swear by it. I have been stuggling with the same book for two months.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Apr 18
@Marilynda1225 I actually did start a new book yesterday afternoon.
@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
26 Apr 18
You've been so busy lately that I'm surprised you would even have time for the things you need to do never mind read. I'm sure once you get settled back home you'll relax and read.
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
26 Apr 18
that's a very good idea. My oldest daughter keeps a book in the car to read while she's waiting for the kids to get off the school bus
@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
26 Apr 18
I would imagine listening to an audiobook while traveling would help pass the time but I think listening to an audiobook would make me sleepy
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
25 Apr 18
I tend to think that listening to a book would either be distracting (depending on the voice of the narrator) or it would lull me to sleep. One day I'll give it a try
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
25 Apr 18
@Marilynda1225 I still prefer a real paper book. I use ebooks when I fly.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
25 Apr 18
oh no! hope you pick out a book today and start reading it!
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
26 Apr 18
I've been such a slacker! not me at all 
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@almostoveryou (4249)
• Philippines
26 Apr 18
Yes, I have. I prefer to listen to self-help audio books because it's like I'm being counseled. As for other genres, I still prefer the printed ones.
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
26 Apr 18
You make a very good point. I think I would like to listen to something inspirational
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
26 Apr 18
Maybe I'll download one and see if I like listening
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
25 Apr 18
I like reading more. And, like you, I prefer the books and the dog-eared pages and the smells of ink and paper over the technology. Of course I have tablets and I am not above listening to a book if, say, I am in the kitchen or involved in a chore where my hands are occupied. But I would always choose to read first.
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
26 Apr 18
You summed up exactly what I've been thinking. Guess there's a place for each in this world (real, ebooks and audio)
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@snowy22315 (170794)
• United States
25 Apr 18
Audiobooks are great for long trips, but I haven't listened to any for awhile.
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
26 Apr 18
Since my daughters commute to work is so long she says it keeps her awake and makes the trip quicker
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
25 Apr 18
I don't listen to audiobooks. There was a time when I downloaded an audiobook bible and tried to listen to it before sleeping but I would drowse off to sleep without remembering anything. I realised it was really a waste of time just listening and then falling asleep. I would rather read books, real books.
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
25 Apr 18
I think listening to an audiobook would put me to sleep too.
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
25 Apr 18
They are the best and I would never give them up. I do have some really good ones downloaded on my Kindle and it's easy to read at night since it lights up the pages and I can adjust the font.
@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
25 Apr 18
I never thought about having hearing issues and not being able to hear an audiobook. I have trouble with the sound of the tv and I'm sure the neighbors can hear what I'm watching at times
@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
25 Apr 18
I'm glad to hear that you enjoy audiobooks. My daughter loves listening to them while she drives and says it makes the trip easier.
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