The book club. It was the first. The apologies came in droves. Oh I started but couldn’t finish. It was the kids, the husband, household chores and so much more. Who has time to read anyway?
My secret and I remained silent. I had ordered the required paperback to be read by the time the group met. But delivery time would be a few days before the meeting. For sure I would have barely started much less finished reading.
Audiobook Rescue
Then the idea came to me. Why not order the audiobook version online and start listening immediately? Then by the time the paperback arrived I could finish my reading with the hard copy. And that I did.
So as the group complained they finally asked and I told them what I did. The envy on their faces grew like a fiery furnace.
I shared that experience to acknowledge that audiobooks work. As an author of several books on Success, leadership, and career development, my last book was different. It was more inspirational. The book GreenLight is filled with anecdotes, uplifting short stories, prayers and exhortations. Readers share it’s encouraging benefits. Many inquired of its audio format. So I complied.
Audiobook Benefits
Not an audiobook reader? Here I share 5 advantages:
1. Better Time Management
2. Enjoy the convenience of multitasking. You can listen while working, commuting or running.
3. More than one one person can read simultaneously. Road trip anyone?
4. Greater reach for authors as consumers are given wider choices of eBook, paperback or audio. Whatever their reading style, there’s an option.
5. Ability to read more books in a shorter time.
So while some are skeptical, audiobooks is the fastest growing channel these days and offer great benefits to those still on the fence.
What kind of reader are you? Audio, paperback, eBook? Do share, we would love to hear!
Happy Reading!
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I’ve been meaning to read the audiobook way. Maybe I should actually go ahead and start. Your post might’ve very well persuaded me, lol. Thanks for sharing!
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My pleasure! When you’re done, please let me know. Cheers 👍🏽
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I love audiobooks as they are the best adapted books for me. I can’t hold or see books. I do a lot of book reviews and get sent the PDF file of the books which I then use VoiceOver (iPad screen reader) to read out. This is great and turns any book into an audiobook.
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Audiobooks have kept me reading!
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Me too. Thanks
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It’s been a while since I’ve listened to an audiobook since I’m working from home mostly now. It used to listen on my commute daily. I have heard of some people listening to an audiobook and following along in the actual book, which I think would be great for focus or for those learning the language. Now, most of my reading is done on my Kindle, walking on my treadmill or in bed until I’m drowsy. I still love paper books though!
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You’re right. I love the hard copy books too. I go between audiobook, kindle or paperback to advance. Thanks for sharing.
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