[Pow3r]

Hey HF

Anyone listen to audiobooks? If so what sort of things do you go for? I've been going through some Tolkien lately, usually before bed and am looking for a few more ideas to expand my listening. I am open to new suggestions.

Thanks guys.

[Cyam]

To be honest I've never listened to an audio book before as I'm still kinda old-fashioned and I'd rather go for paper book. What is your experience with audio books? Do you prefer them over paper books or?

[Blogger]

Hey HF

Anyone listen to audiobooks? If so what sort of things do you go for? I've been going through some Tolkien lately, usually before bed and am looking for a few more ideas to expand my listening. I am open to new suggestions.

Thanks guys.

I can't do audiobooks yet. It's slower than I would read so it takes three times as long. I just got into podcasts though, hoping that will help me get into audiobooks. I would love to listen to Mitch Albom or something along those lines.

[Ѕystem]

I probably haven't listened to an audiobook since 2015. I don't know, I just never really got into them, I much prefer the regular ol' book.

[Pow3r]

To be honest I've never listened to an audio book before as I'm still kinda old-fashioned and I'd rather go for paper book. What is your experience with audio books? Do you prefer them over paper books or?

No I actually love reading real books, the older the better actually! I just find an audio book is a nice way to lay back and drift off into whatever world you are reading about. It's almost like a hybrid of a movie and a book to me as you get to listen to someone weave the story and the plot but you of course can't see it.

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I can't do audiobooks yet. It's slower than I would read so it takes three times as long. I just got into podcasts though, hoping that will help me get into audiobooks. I would love to listen to Mitch Albom or something along those lines.

Oddly enough I also got into Podcasts and went to sudio books from there! Give some of your favorites a try, it's a new way to enjoy them.

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I probably haven't listened to an audiobook since 2015. I don't know, I just never really got into them, I much prefer the regular ol' book.

I like both for different reasons but yes I can't imagine not reading an actual book. If I had to choose then I'd stick with regular books.

[Disease]

Hey HF

Anyone listen to audiobooks? If so what sort of things do you go for? I've been going through some Tolkien lately, usually before bed and am looking for a few more ideas to expand my listening. I am open to new suggestions.

Thanks guys.

Once in a blue moon I'll pick up an audio book and listen to it on the my way work. Usually only if I am just going hard on a book and I don't want to put it down. I find it difficult to set aside much time to just read a novel. So when I do, I need to earnestly try to get through it, else it'll fall by the wayside. That's where audiobooks help. I can read at night, before bed. And then get another 40mins of listening in to and from work.

If you like Tolkien you might consider giving H.P. Lovecraft a shot. Most of his work consists of short stories. But they center around a recurring mythos, so it's still very engaging.

[Pow3r]

Once in a blue moon I'll pick up an audio book and listen to it on the my way work.  Usually only if I am just going hard on a book and I don't want to put it down.  I find it difficult to set aside much time to just read a novel.  So when I do, I need to earnestly try to get through it, else it'll fall by the wayside.  That's where audiobooks help.  I can read at night, before bed.  And then get another 40mins of listening in to and from work.

If you like Tolkien you might consider giving H.P. Lovecraft a shot.  Most of his work consists of short stories.  But they center around a recurring mythos, so it's still very engaging.

Sounds very similar to myself. Thank you, I'll take a look through some titles and give them a whirl.

[Sick]

Hey HF

Anyone listen to audiobooks? If so what sort of things do you go for? I've been going through some Tolkien lately, usually before bed and am looking for a few more ideas to expand my listening. I am open to new suggestions.

Thanks guys.

Yes now and again i love to listen to an audio book I normally listen to a guy called Lee Child he writes about a guy called Jack Reacher those audio books are very good listening to also a guy called Jack Higgins that is some very good listening as well .. That's the only 2 i listen to

I also like to read a few books as well hardbacks again Lee Child,Jack Higgins,Chris Ryan,Andy Mcnab the last 2 are SAS type authors very good 👍

[jfm-8]

I listen to one once in a while but now resorted to actually reading books as i want some time away from my phone and laptop.

[Yin Yang]

I never gave them a try but would also like to hear some options to give a try

[de_g3ntl3m4n]

Havent really used audio books before but hey have been using them? i dont know man feel like it can be kinda of nice when you would go outside though. Feel like it would be good to listen to some audio boook when youre on a bench sitting at a park or something instead of music its an audio book

[Pow3r]

Yes now and again i love to listen to an audio book I normally listen to a guy called Lee Child he writes about a guy called Jack Reacher those audio books are very good listening to also a guy called Jack Higgins that is some very good listening as well .. That's the only 2 i listen to

I also like to read a few books as well hardbacks again Lee Child,Jack Higgins,Chris Ryan,Andy Mcnab the last 2 are SAS type authors very good 👍

Excellent, thank you. I’m familiar with the authors but haven’t heard their audio versions. I’ll give them a try. Thanks.

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I listen to one once in a while but now resorted to actually reading books as i want some time away from my phone and laptop.

This is understandable as well. I personally love an actual book also.

[The Broker]

I actually don't understand people that are reading story books or fiction and other waste of time books, just put Netlifx on.
I read & listen, productivity books mostly.

[Dorrance]

Actually I was thinking about starting to listen to them thru the day tbh so learning and working same time just like listening to music.

[Pow3r]

I actually don't understand people that are reading story books or fiction and other waste of time books, just put Netlifx on.
I read & listen, productivity books mostly.

Netflix will never replace the feeling of s real book or audio book to me. The latter gives you the chance to closer your eyes and just relax and fall into the world of the book you’re reading. Each to their own though I suppose. Thanks for your input though, helps to get a balanced view on the thread and different opinions.