As a podcaster, I've realised I am more gentle towards podcasters. Even if the 'voice' is not good, I tend to listen if the content / conversation is engaging. I am more harsh towards audio books. I need a good narration to listen to an audio book. Yes, listening is an important part of my work. However, I have always retained more by reading. I love the audio format. I loved the retro look at the journey of radio. The pictures are amazing. I must make it a point to find them in Mumbai when I visit next.
I think that’s true in my case too. How a audiobook is narrated is the added layer to this form of enjoying books. Some narrators take it to another level.
In the spirit of this post, I listened to it while reading it. 😀 I still can't focus on podcasts or audiobooks. I've tried. Just not for me. Plus with tinnitus in one ear, I avoid earphones unless it's absolutely required for important calls. Your photos are lovely! Which areas are these mostly?
Yes. It's like learning to read. It takes some time and effort. During the pandemic, I had difficulty reading a book because I was spending too much time at work - in front of the computer. Audio books helped me overcome that. Luckily, I got back to reading once life was normal and now I use a mix of books and audio books.
As a podcaster, I've realised I am more gentle towards podcasters. Even if the 'voice' is not good, I tend to listen if the content / conversation is engaging. I am more harsh towards audio books. I need a good narration to listen to an audio book. Yes, listening is an important part of my work. However, I have always retained more by reading. I love the audio format. I loved the retro look at the journey of radio. The pictures are amazing. I must make it a point to find them in Mumbai when I visit next.
I think that’s true in my case too. How a audiobook is narrated is the added layer to this form of enjoying books. Some narrators take it to another level.
For example Neil Gaiman and Stephen Fry!
I think I will write a blogpost with a list of my favourite books and narrators one day soon. :)
In the spirit of this post, I listened to it while reading it. 😀 I still can't focus on podcasts or audiobooks. I've tried. Just not for me. Plus with tinnitus in one ear, I avoid earphones unless it's absolutely required for important calls. Your photos are lovely! Which areas are these mostly?
Still trying to make kindle a normal habit....but thank you for putting this down. I think I will surely read this 10 times over...
It really doesn't matter how a book is read. and one thing that does mater is the cost of books :)
I find it incredibly difficult to maintain my concentration when listening to an audio book.
Yes. It's like learning to read. It takes some time and effort. During the pandemic, I had difficulty reading a book because I was spending too much time at work - in front of the computer. Audio books helped me overcome that. Luckily, I got back to reading once life was normal and now I use a mix of books and audio books.
I think I might download storytel - thanks:-)
Do give it a shot! 👍