I have no one star books. They're DNF.

Yeah, nobody made anybody read it. What is wrong with people.

They don't renew the license. Some will keep one copy. Depends.

I've heard so many complaints about cloudlibrary in my book groups online.

I like this. I feel like ebooks at the library bring a new fairness to readers. Hope there's fairness to libraries too. I know there's lots of negotiation yet.

Interesting. But a few things not mentioned. Some physical books stay on the shelves for years but likely just one copy after a time. Physical books get damaged so there are likely limited checkouts, especially on very popular books. How long? It depends. The quality of binding which can also mean more expensive I'd guess. It could be one checkout or 20. Most people are likely careful with library books but there are certainly those who are not. Those have to be taken out of circulation. Most very popular books have a shorter life. So there are advantages to ebooks. They never get damaged. And it can be decided they don't need 6 licenses anymore. And the budget as many have said. My library encourages ebooks and Libby. People are reading.

Also don't think publishers hate libraries. I think its difficult to figure out fair use. Its still very new.

Yes and no. You're not holding a book. Someone else is reading to you so your brain isn't doing that, only taking in the story. Sort of right about multi tasking- I wouldn't drive in high traffic areas. But I listen before I get to town on a road I know well with traffic mainly deer and wild turkeys. I can do dishes or laundry easily and listen well. Any automatic chores. Or garden etc. If I'm weeding, no problem. If I'm thinking about where to plant something, pause it.

True. Starting out, start slow.

Thanks! I totally agree. I find a book I want to read and listen to the sample. And I've listened to favorites that I read years ago but never if the narrator isn't good! It just ruins it.

They're so great. Really add to life. I love it that someone reads to me while I do stuff.

Its a skill, like print reading. True. I often go back and reread a paragraph or page in print. Its the same with audio.

Yesl! We're all different and need to see what we like. I read WW Z on kindle but I heard its much better on audio. Some are much easier to understand with great narration.

Such a great story, well told!

I have grown to love audiobooks. I've learned you must have a good narrator. I just listened to narrator on that and its a no for me. Think of it as someone reading you a story. That's not something most of us remember. O think my first ones were Born a Crime and The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek. Both pretty easy to listen to but not being used to it. I did use Go Back function more.

Also. Only listen doing mundane things. Washing dishes, laundry etc. Exercise or walks. Raking leaves.

You might love it. Listen to the samples.

True! Very important.

I agree with. People usually do the opposite. A new car us great for me because I treat them gently, maintain them well. And certain vehicles don't lose value much.

But that is pleasure for many people.

This. People shouldn't be intimidated by others. I couldn't believe how much I liked it.

To The Lighthouse, what a treasure!

I don't really know. But I think I'd start by asking a literature professor at a university or a large library.

Goodreads is great. Tagging or creating shelves of whatever type you want. I also tag audible books or Kindle. Many ways to sort them.