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Sinsoftheflesh7 t1_itqgqq9 wrote

I’m an avid reader but no matter how many times I’ve tried audiobooks….I just can’t. I zone out or just stop paying attention and miss everything. I’ve come to conclusion that audiobooks just aren’t for everyone.

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lucia-pacciola t1_itqq1o0 wrote

I've found that while I can sit still and read for any length of time, I can't sit still and listen for more than like a minute. Meetings, phone calls, conversations... If I can't get up and walk around, I go insane. I solve this in meetings by bringing a notepad and covering page after page with doodles. It's something for the physical half of my brain to do, so it stays out of the way and lets the mental half focus on what's being said.

For phone calls and in-person conversations, I just get up and walk around.

For audiobooks, I go for a (long) walk, or do some menial task that doesn't involve a lot of mental focus - doing the dishes, sweeping and vacuuming, folding laundry, etc. Anything to keep my body busy so my mind can focus on the book.

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arrogantsword t1_itqtgdz wrote

Audiobooks have radically increased the amount of chores I get done for exactly that reason. Oh no, I'm really enjoying this book, but I've finished everything I needed to do. I suppose I've been meaning to wash all the blankets, or shampoo the carpets or something, why don't I start on that so I can keep listening.

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Sinsoftheflesh7 t1_itqst3s wrote

I have no problem sitting in one place. And I typically tried listening while in car or while riding my bike. Doesn’t matter. It’s like I have selective hearing lol

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rabidbreeder t1_itsei84 wrote

SAME. I get impatient with how much slower it is than just reading and I get distracted so easily. They just aren't my thing and I'm done trying to make it happen.

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Redo-Master OP t1_itt2d8f wrote

Yeah this is me, I only managed to finish the Hobbit audiobooks (by Rob Inglis ) and I really enjoyed them . So I tried to give other audiobooks a shot and nope can't concentrate or keep up...

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AndrewLocksmith t1_ittuu1n wrote

Same, my biggest issue is that since there is only one person reading the book ( there might be more for different audiobooks) all characters feel... the same. Even when they try to change their voice, most of the time it just comes out as cringey and weird.

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james-redux t1_ituevan wrote

I use audiobooks to help me concentrate on reading books I didn't particularly care about. I listen while reading alongside text because I hate rewinding. It keeps me from browsing the internet or getting distracted with something else.

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