Hello, Summer has arrived here in Montreal and that means having to get my AC fixed for the third consecutive year… This time we’ve had to bite the bullet and replace the furnace and thermopump, which means weeks without AC while temperatures climb as high as 32 °C.
I read joyfully in all the ways! Though my bookshelves are overflowing with print books, so lately there's been a lot more ebooks. I also struggle with catching everything when listening to audio though, unless I'm not doing anything else or the book is super easy to follow. I like to get audiobooks of my favourite books though because it gives me a whole new way to enjoy them, and if I miss the odd thing while driving or puttering around, it's okay because I already know the story.
I was reluctant about readers too at first. Wanted to be a physical book loyalist. But man, nothing beats the ability to carry over 100 books with me wherever I go, lol. And the ability to read my smutty romances...ahem...discreetly. ðŸ¤
That said, I still buy physical copies of the books most important to me. It hits a little different, and sometimes it's worth it.
I've never been able to do audio books, though. I have trouble focusing on things that I'm only hearing (need that fixed point for my eyes), so I get lost when I try to listen to narratives.
I had the same issue with audiobooks at first, that's why listening to them during long car rides was a game changer for me. I was just sitting there staring at the highway, so I was able to get really immersed in the story. I try listening while doing other things at home sometimes, but I end up missing bits and having to rewind and it just isn't the same.
I read joyfully in all the ways! Though my bookshelves are overflowing with print books, so lately there's been a lot more ebooks. I also struggle with catching everything when listening to audio though, unless I'm not doing anything else or the book is super easy to follow. I like to get audiobooks of my favourite books though because it gives me a whole new way to enjoy them, and if I miss the odd thing while driving or puttering around, it's okay because I already know the story.
I like revisiting old favorites too, but I never actually considered mixing up the format. I think I'll go look at some more audiobooks!
You’ll love it. 😊 I was able to share some favourites with my son this way too.
I was reluctant about readers too at first. Wanted to be a physical book loyalist. But man, nothing beats the ability to carry over 100 books with me wherever I go, lol. And the ability to read my smutty romances...ahem...discreetly. ðŸ¤
That said, I still buy physical copies of the books most important to me. It hits a little different, and sometimes it's worth it.
I've never been able to do audio books, though. I have trouble focusing on things that I'm only hearing (need that fixed point for my eyes), so I get lost when I try to listen to narratives.
I had the same issue with audiobooks at first, that's why listening to them during long car rides was a game changer for me. I was just sitting there staring at the highway, so I was able to get really immersed in the story. I try listening while doing other things at home sometimes, but I end up missing bits and having to rewind and it just isn't the same.
I'll have to try one again next time I do a long road trip!