After years of resistance to audiobooks, I suddenly find myself converted to a complete fan of the spoken word. The realization hit me the other evening when I was driving home from work – not only was I willing to postpone listening to All Things Considered, I was also raptly involved in listening to a part of “The Gravedigger’s Daughter” by Joyce Carol Oates that I had already read! I just didn’t consider it finished until I heard it being read aloud. I give the credit to my new appreciation to the county’s Public Health Director who enthusiastically recommends a new book on tape or CD every time I see her. I realize now how inattentively I was reading, and how my attention span has improved by forcing myself to listen carefully. Thanks, Gayle!! I’m always looking for new recommendations from everyone – please share.
-Jeanne
Audio books are here to stay . I am in love with them . Not only its interesting to hear voices , you can enjoy them while moving. I hear audio books all the time in my car . One of my friend is so crazy about audio books . He takes long routes to get back to his home . You can find some cheaper audio book library online .
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