I’ve never listened to audio books but have friends who really like them when traveling. I’m one of those readers who absolutely love reading a book before I sleep…I look forward to it! Diane, what made you decide to listen to a book instead of actually reading a novel before bedtime?
P.S…these 2 books you mention sound good Diane.
I have never really listened to audio books either because I’m afraid of spacing out and missing something. But I think they would be great for long car rides.
Diane, I’m reading the 19th Wife right now, too! I bet it would be great on audio.
Margo, I only listened in bed because I’m not good at reading 2 books at once, so if I’m “reading” an audio book, it made sense to listen to it in bed. . . only it doesn’t work very well.
Denise, The 19th Wife must be a fat book, because the audio is quite long. I hope it’s as good on paper as it is on audio.
My husband and I get audio books when we have long car, like from Florida to New York. I have to admit as soon as the announcers voice comes on and says “Random House presents…….” I fall asleep (no I am not the one driving at those times). We have been doing that for years and for some reason I just can’t concentrate on books on tape.
As far as The 19th Wife is concerned, I read over 100 pages and just couldn’t get into it, so I put it down for the time being. I just felt that to still have over 400 pages left was overwhelming and I ended up not reading at all cause I was dreading picking it up again. By the reviews I have read i know I am in the minority.
gina, your “wind” comment made me laugh!
Ronnie (and Denise), I do wonder what reading The 19th Wife would be like. It’s such a long book and I imagine it can be very dry without the actors performances. I’m nearly done and will miss it.
I am a visual learner…not audio…however…I do need to get an MP3 player for the Y. When I am on the bicycle (30 minutes), I read…When I am on the machines, I need music so can’t hear the NOISE…I have done great at the Y. Am down from 7 days a week to 5…and l l/2 hours it used to take me–now 45-60 minutes…I can now lift my arm and prob. won’t have to have the rotator cuff surgery-thank goodness… I would like to go 7 days, but that is just too much for my body…I am so glad I go…really good for stress…
I am 3/4 of the way through 19th Wife, and I love it. At first, I was not sure I would like it because, like Diane said, it is a bit dry in places. But I have been unable to put it down the further I’ve gotten into it!
I’ve never listened to audio books but have friends who really like them when traveling. I’m one of those readers who absolutely love reading a book before I sleep…I look forward to it! Diane, what made you decide to listen to a book instead of actually reading a novel before bedtime?
P.S…these 2 books you mention sound good Diane.
I have never really listened to audio books either because I’m afraid of spacing out and missing something. But I think they would be great for long car rides.
Diane, I’m reading the 19th Wife right now, too! I bet it would be great on audio.
Margo, I only listened in bed because I’m not good at reading 2 books at once, so if I’m “reading” an audio book, it made sense to listen to it in bed. . . only it doesn’t work very well.
Denise, The 19th Wife must be a fat book, because the audio is quite long. I hope it’s as good on paper as it is on audio.
Nah, I’m not an audio book person either. My wind would wander too much.
My wind? I meant to say, “my mind” – Lordy, I’m losing it sometimes. LOL
My husband and I get audio books when we have long car, like from Florida to New York. I have to admit as soon as the announcers voice comes on and says “Random House presents…….” I fall asleep (no I am not the one driving at those times). We have been doing that for years and for some reason I just can’t concentrate on books on tape.
As far as The 19th Wife is concerned, I read over 100 pages and just couldn’t get into it, so I put it down for the time being. I just felt that to still have over 400 pages left was overwhelming and I ended up not reading at all cause I was dreading picking it up again. By the reviews I have read i know I am in the minority.
gina, your “wind” comment made me laugh!
Ronnie (and Denise), I do wonder what reading The 19th Wife would be like. It’s such a long book and I imagine it can be very dry without the actors performances. I’m nearly done and will miss it.
I am a visual learner…not audio…however…I do need to get an MP3 player for the Y. When I am on the bicycle (30 minutes), I read…When I am on the machines, I need music so can’t hear the NOISE…I have done great at the Y. Am down from 7 days a week to 5…and l l/2 hours it used to take me–now 45-60 minutes…I can now lift my arm and prob. won’t have to have the rotator cuff surgery-thank goodness… I would like to go 7 days, but that is just too much for my body…I am so glad I go…really good for stress…
wow, brenda, that’s super! you go, girl.
I am 3/4 of the way through 19th Wife, and I love it. At first, I was not sure I would like it because, like Diane said, it is a bit dry in places. But I have been unable to put it down the further I’ve gotten into it!