Audiobooks or the real thing?

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Re: Audiobooks or the real thing?

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Real thing
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Post by WinterCandyMints »

I prefer having a copy of the book physically. I like to see it and hold it. I enjoy audiobooks, but overall I would rather have the book itself.
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Audio books are great to listen to while cleaning! Otherwise, I like real books better.
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I can't remember ever actually listening to an audio book. I've never really tried it but that's only because it's not that appealing to me. I tend to day dream a lot so I'd probably miss too much while listening.
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Post by puget sounder »

I like both. When my eyes are tired and I don't feel like *officially reading*, I'll listen to an audiobook; otherwise, I read regular paperbacks.
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I haven't used the audiobooks yet, i guess those will not be much effective as reading but i would like to give a try sometime. :o
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I much prefer reading myself, because I can control the pace and double back if needed.
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Post by rssllue »

A lot of the tablets/ereaders allow you to skip back if you need to "double back." :)
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Post by bluemelodious »

The real thing for sure. But..... nothing better than an audio book to make a long road trip fly by. I just wish they would read faster. :)
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Post by catzkc »

On the Audible app, you do have the capability of adjusting the speed. I had to do that on my last one, the narrator was so S L O W. In fact, I had originally checked the audio version out from the library. But the OverDrive app does not give you the capability of changing the speed. It was so bad I knew I would not be able to continue listening to it like that, so I picked it up on my Audible account, and bumped him up to 1.5x and all was good after that!
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I'd much rather read, but I'll use audiobooks when I can't take the time to sit down and read, ie chores.
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Books, it's not the same when you read and someone else reads for you!
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Post by AnaMae12 »

I have to say I like them equally! But it really depends on the person's voice and how they read it for me to like an audio book. So paper books are always a good go-to :)
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If i'm knitting or crocheting it's audio book but otherwise its the real thing
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Post by Janiac02 »

I've never tried an audiobook before. The idea doesn't appeal to me, though I've considered trying it just to see what it's like. I read on my tablet the most, these days.
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