Hey fellow readers! I’ve been contemplating something and wanted to get your take on it. Do you think reading a book while listening to its audiobook still counts as “reading”? Personally, I find it more convenient, and it allows me to absorb the content in a different and easy way rather than just reading
I’ve noticed that I pick up on details and nuances I might have missed when solely reading. What are your thoughts on this? Do you feel it’s a valid way to experience a book, or do you think it’s a different kind of engagement? Share your experiences and opinions—I’m curious to hear the diverse perspectives of this community!
I really enjoy listening to the audiobook while reading, especially if there are a lot of non-English names and terms so I can hear the pronunciations. I listen to them at 2x speed while reading (it’s the fastest I can get without the audio being unintelligible to me). I can read faster silently if I count purely words per minute like when I read newspapers, etc., but I think it helps me retain story and characters better to be fully immersed.