Audiobooks

[SamanthaSamantha's icon]

I know that some people really dislike the concept of audiobooks (which is fine with me), but they have been nothing short of a miracle for my fidgety, restless self.

While I have gone through countless books the "usual" way, I'll admit that I love the idea of multitasking my literally experience even more — there's nothing quite like listening to a good story or to someone's struggles while also pulling insane stunts or wasting bikers on the streets of Vice City.

There's a certain groove to it, and I have gotten addicted to it.

Plus, I once did a book exchange with someone here and we both went through the audiobook versions of our picks, making each other's experiences all the smoother.

What are your thoughts on this medium? Do you have a favorite audiobook?

 

[badagess]

I have a love/hate relationship with audiobooks. I hate audiobooks for the fact that there's so many of them but hardly any regarding the series I'm interested in, sadly.

That being said, I still love audiobooks because I too am a restless busy body. Some of my favorite picks are usually horror, mystery, and sci-fi audiobooks.

Off the top of my head these are: Tezcatlipoca by Kiwamu Sato (Crime drama), the Vampire Hunter D series by Hideyuki Kikuchi (Dark fantasy), and Gone To See The River Man by Kristopher Triana (Horror).

Do be careful though, Gone To See The River Man is in the subgenre of horror called “Splatterpunk” that goes into extreme detail of the atrocities happening in the story. So, if you're squeamish, I would skip it.

 

[Picketinny_Railgun]

I also have a love/hate relationship but it's mostly about pride. I love audiobooks for the fact that they make actually consuming literature so much easier, and I love the fact that they're more immersive as well. The Borrasca audio drama was a fantastical experience, and The Road also has a very good reading by a guy with a fantastic, fitting voice.

The process makes it easier to envision and immerse yourself in the world and characters because the voices add texture and depth to the writing that only audio can give.

On the other hand though, I feel like a brainrotted zoomer for struggling to read books the normal way. I think that things like attention span and other mental capabilities are important and reading books is one of the best antidotes to struggles in that area.