Listening to a Book

I've always thought I wouldnt like audio books, I love having a book to hold while I'm reading, which is why I dont think I'll ever own a kindle or any other eReader. I've also always thought that the voices of the people who read the books would bother me, or their inflections. But I was talking to a friend recently who listened to a book and she suggested I try it while I walk.

So I decided to try it, why not get a book read and miles walked at the same time? :) I downloaded iTunes on my new computer, which I was putting off because I always slow down my computers with tons of music, and I bought an audiobook. I started out with Sh*t My Dad Says, i've heard its really funny, it was pretty short, and I wanted to start out with something amusing. It took my only 2 and a half of my walking sessions to get the book finished. Overall it was an enjoyable book and the voice didnt bother me. I did catch myself zoning out a little and just thinking about other things, but I'd bring myself back to listening and I dont think i missed anything from the book.

Overall I think it's worth listening to a book while at the gym or doing other activities to accomplish multiple enjoyable things at once, the only thing I dont really like is that they are pretty spendy. I usually wont even buy books in a book store because of their price, unless its really worth it :), i'll just find ones I like then order them online for cheaper, so I dont think I'll be buying Audio books too often, but I'm gonna try one more and see if I can actually get a novel done. I think I'll always love having a book to hold though :)