We can't get enough of audiobooks

Re:We can't get enough of audiobooks by ghaff on Tuesday July 16, 2019 @08:34AM (#20449431)

I haven't listened to audiobooks for a long time because I don't drive much. (Don't commute.) I find for podcasts, listening in the car is about the only time they really work for me. Probably because driving requires a level of attention but usually not too much attention.

When I try to listen to podcasts at home my mind usually ends up drifting. And I can't stand having earbuds with music or anything else in my ears when walking. Separates me from my environment too much.

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Re:We can't get enough of audiobooks by pnutjam on Tuesday July 16, 2019 @09:43AM (#20449924)

I do one ear when I'm walking or working. I do both if I'm at the gym.

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Re:We can't get enough of audiobooks by Tagbert on Tuesday July 16, 2019 @05:40PM (#20454145)

for podcasts, if you use a podcast app like Overcast that supports playback speed adjustments and silence skipping you might find a speed that keeps your attention while still retaining the important stuff.

I wonder if any audiobook apps support that kind of speedup feature?

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