Have You Converted to Audio Books Yet?

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Re: Have You Converted to Audio Books Yet?

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I'm not sure I will manage to. I think I may start to lose concentration, as sometimes have happened to me when I have been doing courses by internet and similar things. I have always done better reading than listening!
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I'm listening sometimes audio books.. the last was - Da Vinchi code. But i like reading more
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No I've not changed to audio books and don't intend to. I love curling up with a book and getting lost in another world. With an audio book I'd either have to wear earphones, or annoy other people with the sound of the narration. With a physical book you can be both sociable and in your own separate space at the same time.
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I just tried out Audiobooks for the first time and Voila, I think I have found the best way of reading a book. the narrator was so apt with the tones and it was lovely.
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Post by Gee-Q Mdluli »

I was actually surprised to discover that I like audio books because I tend to be a very visual person and usually find myself zoning out when I'm supposed to listen to someone speak for a long time. They will never replace reading text, but I enjoy audiobooks.
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I always hated audio books until I started listening to the Harry Potter series while sewing. If the narrator is good (and Stephen Fry is absolutely amazing), I think listening audio books is great while pursuing other activities. However, if the book isn’t suspenseful enough, I tend to get distracted and don’t follow the story anymore, so it’s not always ideal… I will always prefer reading, but you can’t read while painting, sewing or tidying up your desk, so I guess audio books have their perks ;).
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Yes, I've on audiobooks, it is kinda good to enjoy traffic jam doing something useful.
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I live audiobooks but they could never replace regular books. Audiobooks are great for when my hands are busy but I can still concentrate on something I’m listening to: cleaning, walking, driving, whatever. When my hands are free, however, I really prefer to read. Just sitting and listening to a book in these circumstances makes me feel restless.
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I enjoy audiobooks! I love a physical book but audiobooks are great for when I’m cooking or cleaning the house and want my mind occupied.
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Audiobooks are not my thing. I don't see myself converting, but of course, one has to keep an open mind.
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No I haven't. Audiobooks are actually not meant for me. Imagining the plot is quite tedious and not using my eyes could distract me very much
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No, i have not converted yet. I still deal exclusively with ebooks for now. In future, i can give it a consideration
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