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 do not know what is “reading”, I do not know what should count for it, I do not “count” reading.
What matters is understanding what somebody else is trying to communicate? Is watching a play performed “counting” as reading a play? Is hearing poetry “counting”? Is reading all the words but not understanding them of some text on philosophy or physics “counting”? What is counting and what is reading?
Some texts will function worse in voice form, others will function well, perhaps even better with a later of interpretation from a competent actor. It depends.