Recently, I haven’t had the chance to read many physical books as I did in the past, but I’ve been tearing through audiobooks. In the last 30 days, I must have gone through four books per week. I was never one to listen to audiobooks, but what I’ve realized is that the two experiences feel very different. Physical books let me become immersed into the story in a way that’s hard to replicate. When I’m holding the book, my attention feels sharper, and somehow the details seem to stick more. However, with audiobooks, I don’t always catch every detail of nuance.
All that to say, it doesn’t mean the audio experience is any less valuable. If anything, I appreciate listening to different narrators and the depth they can create with each of the characters. Being able to multitask while listening has also been really nice. I’m able to listen to stories while cooking, driving, walking around my neighborhood, or while I’m getting ready in the morning.
I’ve come to realize that it’s okay if I can’t always sit down and read a physical book, listening to them still count! And, by listening to them, I’ve been able to expand my book list and experience tropes I wouldn’t necessarily gravitate to otherwise.
Here are a few pictures from a recent library visit. I love how this library is sunken into the woods. It’s pure magic!
xoxo,e
