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It’s best to dip your toe in before you jump into the middle of deep water.
I always find myself dragged down by the first couple chapters of a book and sadly don’t continue because I’m treading water.
This may be a result of a worsening attention span BUT if I listen to the first few chapters on youtube, Spotify, audible, or libby I feel I have enough to venture out on my own with the real book!
Apr 24, 2025
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I love reading but never saw myself as an audiobook girl. I also listen to so many podcasts (which I love…) that entertain me but don’t teach me things. Working on focusing my energy towards learning more, reading more! Might as well if I always have headphones in. This is a new development but I‘ve already found myself eager to listen to new books I typically wouldn’t buy or grab from the library!
also: if you don’t have the Libby app and a library card, change that immediately. imagine paying $20 for a book you only listen to!!!!
Jan 16, 2025
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something unlocked in me when I started getting into audiobooks! I put them on while I drive, fold laundry, cook, etc and now I can’t stop - my favorites recently have been nonfiction/related to current events so in a way it feels very much like a podcast substitute but with a longer runtime. I’d recommend to anyone who’s been struggling with attention/trying to make it through a physical book, it’s like an easier alternative to sitting still that still allows you to grow your brain/expand those reading comprehension skills! Libby has free audiobooks with a library card, Spotify premium also includes certain audiobooks and there are plenty of other resources online
May 8, 2025
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I kinda agree to a certain extent. I feel like if you've been on a reading slump and are trying to get back into books, then audiobooks can be a great start. HOWEVER...some people listen to audiobooks without taking the time to actually digest the text, which makes their understanding of the book's ideas shallow.
May 1, 2025
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it's the morning paper
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I will never lose my place. Just hitting pause for now.
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