Audiobooks are a huge market and if you are a growing indie author who wants to expand their reach, it’s a market you want to tackle. I have even seen one author say that they felt, without an audiobook, they weren’t a “real” author. I don’t agree with this AT ALL (you wrote a whole […]
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Every now and then, something will shake up the very foundation of the audiobook world. Recently, it has been Audible’s shift to offering AI voices for audiobooks. Understandably, audiobook narrators were shocked and appalled because their very livelihood is being threatened by a company many have worked with. But what do audiobook listeners and fans
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Many of us audiobook fans are always on the lookout for new ways to get audiobooks for less. And Hoopla makes a lot of promises. Let’s take a look at what this digital library service really has to offer – and how to get access even if your local library doesn’t participate! What is Hoopla?
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You’ve heard the criticism: audiobooks are “cheating” or “not real reading.” These claims aren’t just wrong – they’re harmful. When comparing audiobooks vs reading print or ebooks, neuroscience reveals your brain doesn’t distinguish between formats. Let’s take a look at what actually matters for comprehension and learning… Related article: How to listen to Audiobooks (A
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Taking a look at audiobook history is the perfect way to counter questions like “are audiobooks reading?”, “is listening to audiobooks cheating?”, or “is listening to audiobooks as good as reading?” The thing is, there’s a big problem with these questions. They dismiss everyone who can only read audiobooks! Disabled people are being marginalized too