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I love audiobooks!!! I discovered them 20 years ago and have not left home without one since 😊. The library, Libby, and Hoopla all have audiobooks available for free. I also read print books and ebooks. Usually, I read 60-75 books a year—in all their many forms.

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Wow, 60-75 books a year. That’s impressive, Jane! 😮

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I started listening to Audible books during the pandemic. I love them. I’m an avid reader too but love listening to audiobooks when I walk or spend time in the kitchen. One that I really loved was “What to Remember when Waking” by David Whyte read by the author. It’s exquisite

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Thank you so much, Christine. I will check it out. I just started following David Whyte on Substack and am remembering that I actually met him at a writer’s conference some years back. Love his work!

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Oh how nice that you met him. He was a friend of John O’Donaghue, another writer I love ❤️

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Sorry, “O’Donahue”!

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John O’Donohue was the best!

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I too have always been a slow reader. And I have made the connection to audiobook as well, and it has made all the difference! My auditory channel integrates material faster than my visual. Plus I need cataract surgery which doesn’t help! I’m having my first eye done next week and it couldn’t be a moment too soon!

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Viola Davis reads her own memoir. Her magnificent voice and her amazing life’s journey made it a book I could not put down!

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Great suggestion. Love Viola Davis! Thank you, Maria!

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A few months back I listened to Matthew Perry's book on audiobooks and it was super good. I really really liked it.

I was so saddened with the shock of his passing that I started listening to the book again and you find out different things and I'm taking different things from the book now after his passing. I love audiobooks too as I love listening to them when I'm on my walk.

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Thanks for reading tip, Rebecca. I'm with you on the walking part. Reading now keeps me fit as well. 😉

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