As a person who loves reading but recently has little time for it, I tried to switch to audiobooks. However, I keep catching myself losing attention while trying to concentrate on the audiobook. I find myself scrolling back on the recording to catch up on things I missed, and it’s highly frustrating. It puzzles me because I can easily read a physical book in a public place, but I can’t seem to listen to an audiobook in a public setting.
Has anyone else experienced this problem with audiobooks? Do you consider it a good alternative to a physical book when there’s no possibility or time to read a book?
I agree with other comments that a good speed setting is essential. Depending on the narrator, I’m usually around 1.6 x. Even then, my attention wanders occasionally, especially if I’m doing something while I’m listening like painting or mowing the lawn. When I feel like I’ve wandered too far, it’s simple enough to go back and re-listen. Also, if I find my attention wanders too much too often, that’s a pretty clear tell that the book isn’t that good and I should give up on it.