Audiobooks

Audiobooks are, as many people know, books that you can listen to. There are many different reasons why someone might want to listen to an audiobook instead of reading a paper or electronic copy. I will cover a few of them in this post.

One reason someone might choose an audiobook is if they are a reluctant reader. You can get the story and vocabulary from an audiobook without actually reading. Another reason someone might want an audiobook is, even if they are a good reader, if the book is above their level. For example, if a 7-year-old heard about the story of Keeper of the Lost Citites, or Greenglass House, and wanted to read them, those books are above an average 7-year-old reading ability. However, if the 7-year-old had a good vocabulary, they could listen to an audiobook. That way, they could get the story without reading the challenging text. One reason I use audiobooks is that if I want to relax, I can turn on an audiobook and close my eyes. This way I can close my eyes and listen to the story. I don’t have to keep my eyes open.

Keep in mind, the point is not to turn you off paper books. I am simply giving you a new resource. You can get audiobooks, e-books, and videos on Overdrive, a free app. Until next time!