A Month of Gratitude, Day 11 - Wide Availability of Audio Content

Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Back in the day, it was very unusual to see audiobooks available in my local library. Such media were typically used only by the visually impaired, and purchasing books in this format was dreadfully expensive.

But with the advent of digital content, listening to audiobooks and other content instead of reading them in a traditional sense. Audible and other clearinghouses provide thousands of choices, and libraries now routinely include audio content in their offerings.

And this could not make me happier.

The fact that identical content is offered in audio format means I can read so much more than I did before. I read when I'm exercising. I read while I'm cooking. I read while the Smart Man watches sports. I read while I'm driving. Because, BOOKS.

Today I'm grateful to have added another medium to my repertoire that allows me to finish even MORE books.

2 comments:

Random Michelle K said...

One of the things I love about audio books and podcasts is that they keep me from getting bored when walking for exercise.

"If I walk just a little longer, I can finish this chapter!"

Janiece said...

Michelle, just so. :-)