tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post8980108947814059556..comments2024-02-13T15:17:57.466-05:00Comments on Beth Fish Reads: Audiobook Week: Why AudiobooksBeth Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-1063801500260965622010-06-22T01:01:15.533-04:002010-06-22T01:01:15.533-04:00Love this post - I'm off to see if my library ...Love this post - I'm off to see if my library has Shiver on audio.Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-78336929475279383012010-06-22T00:19:25.038-04:002010-06-22T00:19:25.038-04:00A big fan of audio books too! I love technology t...A big fan of audio books too! I love technology that allows me to download a book from the library (free!) directly to my computer for transfer to my iPod. I am very selective on the audio books I purchase because of their cost.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-61280355378887623772010-06-21T23:34:43.521-04:002010-06-21T23:34:43.521-04:00I love audio books. I've been especially lovi...I love audio books. I've been especially loving the addition of playaway (playaway.com) books to my local libraries collection. These pre-loaded mp3 players make audio books easier to enjoy than ever before.Robin Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821886736100862126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-39488924385298883092010-06-21T22:53:28.281-04:002010-06-21T22:53:28.281-04:00Fabulous post! I have not heard your story before...Fabulous post! I have not heard your story before and enjoyed it.Sheila (Bookjourney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05354184020340930630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-32926614162470566872010-06-21T21:13:48.245-04:002010-06-21T21:13:48.245-04:00I love audio books as well and have been listening...I love audio books as well and have been listening to them for about (10) years. I think my first audio books were ones by Anne Tyler or Barbara Kingsolver, and James Patterson. It's easy to multi-task and enjoy a book, so what a reader's dream :)(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-84131834096408226362010-06-21T19:47:01.244-04:002010-06-21T19:47:01.244-04:00This is a great story! I love your comment, too, a...This is a great story! I love your comment, too, about how listening gives your eyes and your editing brain a rest. I think audiobooks are a nice, relaxing "rest" from the real world.Kelly Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14288216494070095497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-65904342291610470332010-06-21T17:38:08.081-04:002010-06-21T17:38:08.081-04:00I love audio books too and I enjoyed reading your ...I love audio books too and I enjoyed reading your story again. If something about audio books comes up I think about you. You have inspired me to listen to them more often. I used to listen all the time before my retirement. I was on the road a lot. Recently I listened to a book that is a favorite of my husband's. It was a much better experience to have the book read to me.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-47000147452999669312010-06-21T11:48:21.395-04:002010-06-21T11:48:21.395-04:00Great post! You're vastly more experienced in ...Great post! You're vastly more experienced in the audiobook department than I am, but nevertheless those of us who love them have so many things in common. :)Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-14915050882471669292010-06-21T11:30:41.908-04:002010-06-21T11:30:41.908-04:00If I were not able to rent or borrow audiobooks fr...If I were not able to rent or borrow audiobooks from the library, I would be limited in my listening. Being able to put them on an MP3 player is also key because I can go with me all around the house and in the car. I'm so grateful for these two conveniences because I don't know how I would survive housework without audiobooks!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408471966661831444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-89271421354078288142010-06-21T11:29:33.585-04:002010-06-21T11:29:33.585-04:00This is also my first time hearing your audio book...This is also my first time hearing your audio book story! My library is wonderful in that I can borrow from a huge network and they have a lot of offerings, but the same problem arises that you mentioned - I get damaged discs. I get so mad and frustrated, and I try to let the library people know when I encounter one, but I've also run into some people at the library who didn't seem too interested in my report. So, I think they're putting those damaged discs right back on the shelf. I make do and request a different copy when others are available. I've also started using Audible and I always check out the used ones at the used book stores. I've had good luck with those. <br /><br />Yesterday I listened to Marcus Sakey's THE BLADE ITSELF while mowing the lawn, one of my least favorite tasks. Then this morning I was continuing it on the treadmill. The audios definitely make the time go faster. I have noticed, however, that whenever I don't have someone telling me a story, I dreadfully miss it!Jen Forbushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13325129568512353951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-57860229374490331242010-06-21T11:18:44.992-04:002010-06-21T11:18:44.992-04:00I love audio books, but I find it hard to find the...I love audio books, but I find it hard to find the time to listen to them. I can't listen when my boys are around as they distract me too much (and the language often isn't suitable!) and drivng should be a good opportunity, but most of the time I have someone in the car with me. I manage to listen to about 1 a month and rely on you and Snady to ensure I only read the cream of the crop. Hopefully I'll be able to read a few more once my boys get a bit older.<br /><br />Thank you for the wonderful job you do seeking out all the best audio books.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-43111488196644659902010-06-21T11:10:31.239-04:002010-06-21T11:10:31.239-04:00WOW!Color me impressed that you finished an audiob...WOW!Color me impressed that you finished an audiobook every 3 days or so in 2007. This is actually my first time hearing your audiobook story, and I'm so very glad you shared it! Also, thanks so much for your support in putting this week together!Jen - devourer of bookshttp://www.devourerofbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-77596285598793166622010-06-21T10:55:08.301-04:002010-06-21T10:55:08.301-04:00I LOVE audiobooks! There's no better way to pa...I LOVE audiobooks! There's no better way to pass through my morning and evening work commute than listening to an audiobook! And, you're right - a good narrator DOES make all the difference!Lisa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13133149007303615023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-69072091303104179722010-06-21T09:47:08.248-04:002010-06-21T09:47:08.248-04:00Oh my gosh - I have so much that I want to comment...Oh my gosh - I have so much that I want to comment on, but do not want to take up too much space.<br /><br />First of all, you know how I have struggled with this medium. I am SO grateful that Jen has offered this meme this week and I will axiously read (and favorite place) the posts. <br /><br />I have never heard your story, and loved hearing about the start up of your business. I am so glad that you decided to share (again)<br /><br />I have decided that I will take a couple of audio books in the car this weekend as Geoff and I drive to St. Louis and Chicago (probably 21 hours round trip). I am hoping that this will be a great way to pass the time, as well as help me overcome my audio anxiety.<br /><br />Thanks SO much for such a great, informative post. I look forward to the rest of the week :)Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-72811655410481636482010-06-21T09:38:14.875-04:002010-06-21T09:38:14.875-04:00I love your note at the end about that particular ...I love your note at the end about that particular narrator - there are a few narrators I seem to hear more often than others, but I only recently started keeping track of who is narrating so I can't go back and see how many hours I've spent with each of them. :(Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-28923029025613358542010-06-21T07:35:42.451-04:002010-06-21T07:35:42.451-04:00You and I are just in heaven this week, yes? I po...You and I are just in heaven this week, yes? I posted today, not the topic exactly but it works. I started audios at the urging of a good friend. She convinced me it was the way to go, with kids and being on the run all the time. It took a few books to train my brain to listen, but after that there was no looking back. I haven't counted all of the audios I've ever listened to, but I know it has to be well over a hundred in the last year and a half. (Excited because I have The Secret Life of Bees loaded on my iPod!!)Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3291822984443127930.post-49412098498585875412010-06-21T06:31:03.284-04:002010-06-21T06:31:03.284-04:00I wish I could like audibooks, but no matter what,...I wish I could like audibooks, but no matter what, I find my mind drifting....<br />where was I? ;-)caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.com