I agree about audiobooks, its a occupies a slightly different place in my mind. I can usually only listen to fiction audiobooks on re-reads because I will often lose the thread of the story. But non-fiction is almost exclusively audio for me now, and I can completely absorb it. My only explanation is it reminds me of being in school/college and listening to lectures. Ah, The Stars My Destination (Tiger, Tiger), Bester was a master. Slaughterhouse-Five is narrated by James Franco and I'm still not sure what I think of his performance. But now I want to re-'read' Breakfast of Champions with Malkovich as narrator. Good to see you back.
I just finished "Authority," the second book in Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach Trilogy on audible and listening to a book is so different than reading! I agree, it is not the best way to consume books, but I love listening while I drive. I separate books I have to read physically and books I can listen to. Stephen King is great on audible, Roger Zelazny would be impossible. Great topic and great video!
When you were talking about the process of listening, one thing that occurred to me was for audiobooks, you're going at the pace of the narrator. When you're looking at words on a page, you read at your pace. Like, SFwordsofwonder, I mostly listen to non-fiction these days. I can think more about the information being presented think less about how the prose is making me feel and such. Love the UFP Flag!
Hey dude, you should know that your videos bring me a lot of comfort and joy and I don't think great videography skills are necessary when the videos you make come from a place of genuine care and excitement. I keep thinking about Kurt Vonnegut's letter to Xavier high school when I'm thinking about art making. Sometimes art isn't supposed to be taken seriously and it's sole purpose is just to be made and to be enjoyed in the making process. Anyways, you're appreciated, keep it up (if you feel like it)👍
I like what you said about hobbies having a lifecycle and also needing the means to have a hobby. Glad to see you back. When will learn more about Frank & Dave's booktube journey?
I stopped reading a long time ago, now I only consume audiobooks. Most of the time I manage to concentrate on the narration, but sometimes I end up re-listening to big chunks - tired head, poor narrator and maybe boring writing...😄 I loved Tiger! Tiger! audiobook, narrator is great and the story is gripping. Feels like it's hard to find such good writing among the books I consume nowadays.
I agree about audiobooks, its a occupies a slightly different place in my mind. I can usually only listen to fiction audiobooks on re-reads because I will often lose the thread of the story. But non-fiction is almost exclusively audio for me now, and I can completely absorb it. My only explanation is it reminds me of being in school/college and listening to lectures.
Ah, The Stars My Destination (Tiger, Tiger), Bester was a master.
Slaughterhouse-Five is narrated by James Franco and I'm still not sure what I think of his performance. But now I want to re-'read' Breakfast of Champions with Malkovich as narrator.
Good to see you back.
I just finished "Authority," the second book in Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach Trilogy on audible and listening to a book is so different than reading! I agree, it is not the best way to consume books, but I love listening while I drive. I separate books I have to read physically and books I can listen to. Stephen King is great on audible, Roger Zelazny would be impossible. Great topic and great video!
When you were talking about the process of listening, one thing that occurred to me was for audiobooks, you're going at the pace of the narrator. When you're looking at words on a page, you read at your pace. Like, SFwordsofwonder, I mostly listen to non-fiction these days. I can think more about the information being presented think less about how the prose is making me feel and such. Love the UFP Flag!
Hey dude, you should know that your videos bring me a lot of comfort and joy and I don't think great videography skills are necessary when the videos you make come from a place of genuine care and excitement. I keep thinking about Kurt Vonnegut's letter to Xavier high school when I'm thinking about art making. Sometimes art isn't supposed to be taken seriously and it's sole purpose is just to be made and to be enjoyed in the making process. Anyways, you're appreciated, keep it up (if you feel like it)👍
Thank you! That Vonnegut energy is definitely employed in nearly everything I do. It means a lot that you enjoy it. THANK YOU!
I like what you said about hobbies having a lifecycle and also needing the means to have a hobby. Glad to see you back. When will learn more about Frank & Dave's booktube journey?
Soon!😂
I stopped reading a long time ago, now I only consume audiobooks. Most of the time I manage to concentrate on the narration, but sometimes I end up re-listening to big chunks - tired head, poor narrator and maybe boring writing...😄
I loved Tiger! Tiger! audiobook, narrator is great and the story is gripping. Feels like it's hard to find such good writing among the books I consume nowadays.