When I was very young, I really loved audiobooks because I loved being read to - even though I could read very well on my own. I used to check out books on tape from the library on the regular until we stopped going to the library as frequently - I didn't grow up in a walkable town (although I did walk everywhere!) so I struggled to get places, even for school.

My 12-year-old LOVES audiobooks, but she also reads graphic novels and text novels. I think it's good to switch up the format every now and again; nothing's off-limits.

I have plenty of friends who also love audiobooks, but I'm hesitant to try again - I tend to tune out spoken word, and I feel like that gives audiobooks short shrift.