Do you prefer to read books or have them read to you?

You know, I have never listened to any audio books. But I think that is mainly because I am one of those people that have to still read along when another person is reading to me. I just don't process it the same when someone else is reading and I can't follow along with the words. :( But I have been thinking about getting some for my children to read along with. Just for extra practice. :)

I prefer reading them myself simply because I can get into the story better that way. When someone else reads to me, I find the story choppy and it doesn't flow well, that alone ruins the entire story for me. I need to be able to read it myself to really get into the book.

I was blind for a couple months and relied heavily on audiobooks for entertainment, but if I had the choice, I definitely prefer to read books myself.

I find that to enjoy the book or story, I need to be the reader, and see the words. On the other hand, I love to read to other people. I also find that grownups like to eavesdrop, if I am reading to children. I would probably enjoy a job making audio books. I need to put some things on tape or something for my grandbaby, now she is one year old.

I never have imagined of somebody reading a book to me. Yes, I have listened to sombody's open newspaper reading, but not a book. I read myself and in solitue, as far as possible. Then only I can follow and enjoy the book. This is a very good subject for discussion, thank you paidreader.

I have listened to a few books on tape, they're good, but I prefer to read it myself. I sometimes go back a line or to to get a better picture of events in my head.

I have never attempted to listen to a "book". I think I would get distracted and not hear what is being read to me. I accidently purchased one online and I just can't see myself listening to the story. I would rather read it. But I might just give it a try. I would have to be in a position where I can focus.

I love to read. I have been known to read an entire book in 24 hours. That's the rare occasion when my kids are at grandma's

I would prefer reading over listening to audio books.Reading for me is a hobby that transports me to another world.As my eyes scan the words,my mind and imagination form a picture of what is going on and I love it immensely.Listening does not provide me such a wholesome experience because I am very prone to absent mindedness and suddenly my mind goes off at a tangent when i am listening to something.I am more or a read person than a listen person.

i enjoy reading,i prefer to read them myself. i do like audiobooks however for long trips,such as on the bus.keeps the mind occupied when it is dark while travelling.

I prefer to read them myself. However, I do read to my wife, and she finds it very nice and relaxing. Sometimes, though, she finds it a little too relaxing, and I have to backtrack a page or so the next time we read again, lol!

I'd like to use audio book that didn,t need a more thinking to understand such as novel,short sory.for scientific book which need more concentration and should be read until understand may be I still read the common book.

I do love to read books. But since most of the time I spend online, I dont find time to read the books nowadays. It will be really good if someone can read me out the books I prefer to read. But I dont think nobody will be ready to do that for me. One option for me can be, I can use some Text Reading softwares, that can read the text given to it as Input. Another option, is to buy books in audio format, which I can listen when I work online..

i would prefer books any day. when you get a feel of the book and there is a personal touch to it. when you are reading on a book you can read it back again if you missed a line or so but in audio formats it will be time consuming to go back and hear it again and thee the flow of reading will be gone.

I have both. Although the audio books are only about "understanding" how we humans act and things like that. Thought it would interesting to hear, as I already had some interest in psychology. I do read books, just not very often. ~Joey

What an excellent question!! I guess I'm the designated reader in our family and everyone else listens. We are always reading a book in the car no matter where we go... well, I guess I'm reading while everyone else... you get the point. My hubby enjoys driving, and I like reading, so there's the payoff. :) If someone is reading to me, I tend to drift off and not pay attention. That even happens when my children are reading their library books outloud to me. (sigh) I know I've missed some great stories by drifting.

I love to read books and always have too. I also love to be read to. I especially enjoy audio books on long driving trips. I can't seem to listen to them while just around my house. My mind tends to wander and I constantly think of others things I should be doing. I would definitely try out audiobooks on my IPOD.

I prefer to read than to be read to. I've never been interested in audio books, because my mind tends to wander. I'd probably miss too much of the story if I listened to audio books.

I prefer to read. I have not try audiobooks but i don't think i'll like them..

I prefer to read them myself. I tried listening to an audio book once and ended up falling asleep about a quarter of the way through it.