tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post6226192080642958155..comments2024-03-27T17:40:10.624-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Discussion: Audiobook LoveKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8606347851553624362018-07-31T08:41:11.301-04:002018-07-31T08:41:11.301-04:00That's how I felt when I was listening to SFF ...That's how I felt when I was listening to SFF books, but I am good with contemporaries. The stories have less details and work well for me in that formst.Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-6870664157657342442018-07-31T06:33:08.409-04:002018-07-31T06:33:08.409-04:00I can't get into audiobooks for the life of me...I can't get into audiobooks for the life of me because I cannot stay focused. I always get distracted because I like to multi task and not just listen - and then I miss bits and pieces. Even when I just listen, without turning pages myself I start to daydream and lose attention. Ugh. I feel like my reading would be so much more productive if I listened to audiobooks as well. Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-25086273034847049662018-07-28T11:27:55.275-04:002018-07-28T11:27:55.275-04:00It took me time to find the right way to listen an...It took me time to find the right way to listen and the right books to listen to. I stutter stopped on my road to loving audiobooks, but I now know when and how and I love that I can tackle my backlist this way. I don't really *officially* review audiobooks for the blog, but I have considered listening a little harder to try and make note of those standout narrators. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8260879799638092202018-07-28T10:23:48.702-04:002018-07-28T10:23:48.702-04:00I don't read audiobooks, because every time I ...I don't read audiobooks, because every time I tried them (which is exactly three times, so I gave up pretty easily like I usually do haha) I kept getting distracted. I do think I should try one again. (On a side note, I'd *love* to see you write a post about the books with the best narrators.) Great post!! <br /><br />Veronika @ <a href="http://reading-is-dreaming-with-open-eyes.blogspot.hu/" rel="nofollow">The Regal Critiques</a>Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-23955176085936982212018-07-24T03:34:11.345-04:002018-07-24T03:34:11.345-04:00Audiobooks keep me company and SANE during my driv...Audiobooks keep me company and SANE during my drive. They are a good escape from all the crazy traffic. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-42896176203024761022018-07-24T00:33:31.653-04:002018-07-24T00:33:31.653-04:00All the reasons above! I love that I can multitask...All the reasons above! I love that I can multitask! And of course, it keeps me company during my daily drive!Zeee @ I Heart Romancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120545951032621199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-85594180378533528422018-07-22T18:30:49.089-04:002018-07-22T18:30:49.089-04:00The narrator, who stands out to me was from Tangle...The narrator, who stands out to me was from Tangled - Sebastian York. He breathe so much life into that character. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-71414190157100656472018-07-22T18:25:04.394-04:002018-07-22T18:25:04.394-04:00Yes to everything you said! I love being able to ...Yes to everything you said! I love being able to multitask and listening at work is such a huge plus for me. I think that some of the narrators are so good that they are actually able to make the story better than it would be in print. Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-26732547112983611752018-07-21T19:57:50.349-04:002018-07-21T19:57:50.349-04:00It's the same story, just being delivered in a...It's the same story, just being delivered in a different way. It's sort of like ebooks also being reading. I really love them now. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-66708216649058547222018-07-21T19:23:19.337-04:002018-07-21T19:23:19.337-04:00I really need to start listening to more audio. I ...I really need to start listening to more audio. I think i've listened to maybe three in my lifetime? I am SO picky about voices though--and i need to get over the feeling that it's "cheating" and not quite reading BECAUSE IT STILL COUNTS!! Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975518079627187006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33080576999823974792018-07-21T19:11:09.730-04:002018-07-21T19:11:09.730-04:00I have only really encountered one narrator, who d...I have only really encountered one narrator, who didn't work for me. Her voice was so annoying. I guess it depends on the story. My co-worker has caught me crying a whole lot when I listen to my stories, so not really relaxing for me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64742127408838571022018-07-21T19:09:44.523-04:002018-07-21T19:09:44.523-04:00Yeah, you can't really watch TV or play games ...Yeah, you can't really watch TV or play games while you listen to an audiobook. They are great when you are doing mindless things - food shopping, house chores, etc. I like to bring one with me when I go out to eat alone too. I get some QT with my book AND my meal. Winning. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-45260224127126379602018-07-21T16:12:04.511-04:002018-07-21T16:12:04.511-04:00I never had anything against audio books, but fall...I never had anything against audio books, but falling asleep while listening to them in the beginning was a normal occurrence. I like to think that I've gotten better at it and finding the right narrators helps tremendously. I love how practical and relaxing they are :)Mikkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008418560667560640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47221305638771185472018-07-21T13:08:38.953-04:002018-07-21T13:08:38.953-04:00I am still not won over by audiobooks. I finished ...I am still not won over by audiobooks. I finished my first one a couple of weeks ago and I need to try another. I struggle to find time for them in the same way I do reading, though. I do feel like I should try them, though. I can do other things but usually the other things I want to do are watching TV or playing video games and I quite like listening to those things. I don't like trying to listen on my commute as I can tune out the audio as I'll start browsing my phone so I'm doing something with my hands. I think it's simply finding a listening schedule which works for me, though.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79144401904053610992018-07-21T11:20:00.528-04:002018-07-21T11:20:00.528-04:00Everything is not for everybody, but I am impresse...Everything is not for everybody, but I am impressed your son likes just listening to stories. I would think younger ones would need all the pictures, graphics, and images to keep their attention. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80489893483260392052018-07-21T11:18:01.958-04:002018-07-21T11:18:01.958-04:00That is my MO too - I always am listening to one a...That is my MO too - I always am listening to one and reading one. I feel like I take more chances with audiobooks too. One reason is that I always borrow them from my library, so no money spent/lost. The other reason is that I listen to them while doing something else. When I read, I have to take a time out from everything else and fully dedicate the time to reading. When I am listening, I can do other things. Therefore, if I am not feeling it, I have no qualms about DNFing and starting another one. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-16521301157173663212018-07-21T09:10:41.864-04:002018-07-21T09:10:41.864-04:00I've tried to get into audiobooks. I've tr...I've tried to get into audiobooks. I've tried multiple times and I've failed. I just cant focus on what's going on and do things... Maybe one day I'll try *again* but for now I'll stay in my NO to audiobooks stance. <br />That said, my kiddo loves them and the professor likes them so maybe, one day, I'll be convinced to love them too. <br />Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-24634183524643527472018-07-21T03:04:04.715-04:002018-07-21T03:04:04.715-04:00Audiobooks made it easy for me to read two books a...Audiobooks made it easy for me to read two books at once: one as an audio, one reading. It’s also offered me a chance to give new genres, authors, thpes of books a chance which yeah surprising and coolVerushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11207374063879575902018-07-20T19:45:45.070-04:002018-07-20T19:45:45.070-04:00It's such a great way to pass the time, and th...It's such a great way to pass the time, and they are really great for me when I drive, because I need something to keep my mind off of how obnoxious Jersey drivers are. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-30689582628654108602018-07-20T18:41:38.034-04:002018-07-20T18:41:38.034-04:00I've started listening to audiobooks a lot in ...I've started listening to audiobooks a lot in the past year. My commute got longer, so it finally made sense for me to try them in the car. It definitely makes the ride go a lot faster!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-39106184891048751272018-07-20T15:40:16.527-04:002018-07-20T15:40:16.527-04:00Fantasy books are lost on me. Too many details. I ...Fantasy books are lost on me. Too many details. I listened to one recently with like 5 POVs and it was toughSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-72107204400255719592018-07-20T14:56:35.622-04:002018-07-20T14:56:35.622-04:00I know what you mean about certain audiobooks not ...I know what you mean about certain audiobooks not working. I have gotten better and better over the years, but I can’t listen to some audiobooks that have complex plots or lots of POVs it gets too confusing, but most of the time, I am happy to listen to the book. I totally agree, I got so much more done with an audiobook. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-17198676173050512242018-07-20T14:32:41.237-04:002018-07-20T14:32:41.237-04:00I always thought that way until I found the RIGHT ...I always thought that way until I found the RIGHT books.Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-71472818892441437402018-07-20T14:32:05.517-04:002018-07-20T14:32:05.517-04:00Yes, yes, and YES!!!Yes, yes, and YES!!!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-89445754397373356022018-07-20T14:31:37.545-04:002018-07-20T14:31:37.545-04:00That's the best part for me,being able to mult...That's the best part for me,being able to multitask. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com