That's the question I answered in a Goodreads poll today. Then I posted this:
I voted audiobooks, but I will clarify.
Always love a book I can hold in my hands.
As technology started taking a greater role in my life, I started reading less. I didn't even notice at first. Then I noticed my concentration started to slip, and so began a slow slide.
I was listening to podcasts, a lot, and found I enjoyed drawing at the same time. And once I was drawing a couple hours a day, I found I had less time for reading.
Audiobooks saved me.
I started listening to Audible books about 3 years ago, and have 'read' more in that time than the previous 6-7 years.
What I like about an audiobook is that I can draw while I am listening. I always have one on the go.
To me it's more about the convenience and the ability to draw while reading, but I do enjoy the narration (when it's a good narrator!). The great thing is that this brought me back to physical books, which I am enjoying again.
Now when I have two books on the go, it's one of each.
I don't think audiobooks should be scorned, but I will never try to convince you that they are better than a physical book, or that you should give them up.
I will always believe in books and my shelves are still full.
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Monday, May 18, 2020
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Audiobooks on The Sunday Edition
There was a great story on CBC's The Sunday Edition today about audiobooks (you can listen to it here).
This is what I doodled while listening to it.
This is what I doodled while listening to it.
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