Some quotes on reading ebooks/books efficiency vs. listening to audiobooks efficiency

Some books are better to consume over audio than over text. I find that conceptual books and biographies are better off consumed over audio than text. (via – 7 Reasons Why You Should Listen to Audiobooks – Asian Efficiency)

But a study conducted by the Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior (Reading and listening to high and low imagery sentences) found that our brains are actually more likely to create meaningful imagery when we listen to a story — as opposed to when it’s read in a traditional format — because it allows more room for our brain’s visual processes to kick into gear. (Are Audiobooks Good for the Brain?)

According to a study from University College London, people have a more emotional reaction when listening to a novel than they do when watching an adaptation. When we listen to a story, our brain has to create more content, such as imagery, to supplant the words. (Are Audiobooks Good for the Brain?)

Whether it’s household chores, your workout of choice, or your daily commute be it driving or headphones on mass transit, there’s no question that audiobooks help busy readers read more. When I’m multitasking, I find that audiobooks work best when the task doesn’t require you to pay too much attention to anything else. (via: Audiobooks vs Reading: The Rules Are, There Are No Rules | Book Riot)

Adult Americans spend more than seven hours a day looking at digital screens. This leads to blurred vision, eye strain, and nearsightedness.

When you read your book your eyes don’t relax. This can often lead to headaches due to reading! By listening to an audiobook you allow your eyes and mind to relax.

(via: Is An Audiobook Faster Than Reading? [Here’s the Truth!])

I have observed that I can’t listen to a non-fiction audiobook. This is because whenever I come across something particularly important, I like to highlight and make notes.

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That is why I have stuck only to fiction for audiobooks of late. This was a conscious decision because I realised I wasn’t getting much out of non-fiction or self-help audiobooks when I was listening to them.

(via: 7 Tips to Effectively Listen to Audiobooks | by Anangsha Alammyan | Publishous | Medium)

Goodreads has an option to “like” a quote. Once you do that, it will be stored in your profile, and you can come back and read whenever you wish.

Sure, this does not compare to underlining and highlighting in a physical book. But, in a way, isn’t it wonderful that all the passages you found useful would be stored in a place where you can go back any time and re-visit?

(via: 7 Tips to Effectively Listen to Audiobooks | by Anangsha Alammyan | Publishous | Medium)

So, here’s my suggestion: pick a chore you hate doing and listen to audiobooks while you are at this. This way-

• Your mood won’t be affected thinking how much you hate what you are doing.
• You will be able to concentrate better on the audiobook because your brain wants an escape.
• You will find a magnificent way of multi-tasking, without actually investing too much time or effort.

(via: 5 Reasons Why Every Reader Should Listen to Audiobooks | by Anangsha Alammyan | Books Are Our Superpower)

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