Audiobook or print: how to decide
It isn't a contest. Some books are better in your ears, and some need your eyes. A few rules of thumb:
Audio tends to win when
- you're doing something else with your hands, such as driving, cooking or walking
- the book is dialogue-heavy or character-led
- you've been meaning to 'get to' a book for months and never sit down to read
Print tends to win when
- the book relies on maps, charts, footnotes or illustrations
- you need to flip back to check names and details
- you want to slow down and reread passages
Doing both
Many people switch between formats on the same book, listening on the road and reading at home. That works if you pick up where you left off, so note the chapter.
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