{"id":478,"date":"2017-07-17T18:04:34","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T18:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/?p=478"},"modified":"2026-08-18T18:20:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T18:20:02","slug":"when-to-listen-to-audio-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/when-to-listen-to-audio-books\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Listen to Audio Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing when to listen to audio books can help you slot more reading into a busy day. Let\u2019s face it, we hardly have time to eat these days let alone sit down and read a book. So it\u2019s not surprising we\u2019re reading less. According to <a title=\"Pew Research Center\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pewinternet.org\/2016\/09\/01\/book-reading-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pew Research Center<\/a> the number of US Adults that have read a book the last year has fallen from 71% to 63% in 2016. Are social networks to blame? <a href=\"https:\/\/qz.com\/895101\/in-the-time-you-spend-on-social-media-each-year-you-could-read-200-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This article on Quartz<\/a> suggests that in the amount of time spent on social media each you could read 200 books.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"db-20-opportunities-to-listen-to-audiobooks\" class=\"db-header-image\"><\/div>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"db-script-20-opportunities-to-listen-to-audiobooks\">\r\n    var el = document.getElementById('db-20-opportunities-to-listen-to-audiobooks');\r\n\tvar script = document.getElementById('db-script-20-opportunities-to-listen-to-audiobooks');\r\n\r\n    if (document.body.classList.contains('single-post')) {\r\n        el.innerHTML = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle db-banner-ad\" style=\"display:block;border:none;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0553395522680398\" data-ad-slot=\"2983428166\" data-ad-format=\"horizontal\" data-full-width-responsive=\"false\"><\/ins>';\r\n\r\n       \t(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n    } else {\r\n        el.innerHTML = '<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/when-to-listen-to-audio-books\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/no-time.png\" alt=\"No time to read\" width=\"472\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/no-time.png 472w, https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/no-time-300x83.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/a>';\r\n    }\r\n\t\r\n\t\/\/ el.parentNode.removeChild(el.previousSibling); \/\/ Remove <p><\/p>\r\n\tscript.parentNode.removeChild(script); \/\/ Remove this <script>\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All is not lost, as the audio book boom is upon us. 33.9% more audio books were published in 2017 compared to 2016. With that in mind, we invited a full time working bookworm and audio book lover to give us a run down of when to listen to audio books.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audio Book Discovery<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The book was an early causality when I started living in the city, working long hours, looking after a family and spending more time \u2018connected\u2019. However, all was not lost. A few years ago while struggling to find time to read a book, I tried the audio version at the suggestion of a friend. I would listen to chapters while carrying on with my day-to-day life. To my surprise, I found it extremely enjoyable and it helped pass the time while completing the most mundane tasks. 5 years later and I\u2019ve become an avid audio book listener. On the metro, at the gym, while cooking and dare I say (occasionally) while at work!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So for all you fellow book lovers with little or no time to read, why not give audio books a try? To help you, I\u2019ve put together a list of times throughout your day when you could to listen to audio books.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Listen to Audio Books<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Car Journey<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2266 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/car-1.jpg\" alt=\"drivers view of road\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/198;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A long car journey is the perfect time to put on an audio book. Turn off the music and give it a go. You can even put on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/10-great-childrens-books\/\">children\u2019s classic<\/a> that the whole family can enjoy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Walking<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2286 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/walking.jpg\" alt=\"walking pink trainers\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great alternative to music and a way to block out your surroundings, especially if you\u2019re a city walker like me.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Running<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2267 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/people.jpg\" alt=\"girl running with earphones\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/198;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try listening to an audio book during your run. It\u2019ll help you to zone out. Before you know it you\u2019ll have completed that 10km and will be looking forward to the next one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. In Bed<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2268 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/headphones.jpg\" alt=\"headphones on bed\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/178;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An audio book is a great alternative to the radio. Listen to a few chapters to help you relax and drift off to sleep.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. While Doing Housework<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2269 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cleaning.jpg\" alt=\"mop on wooden floor\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Washing, cooking, cleaning and the rest of those mundane household chores are made bearable with an audiobook playing in the background.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. At Work<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2270 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/student.jpg\" alt=\"desk laptop working\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since this is an area that takes up an excessive amount of our time then it\u2019s only fair we claim some of it back right? A prerequisite for this is the ability to multitask. However, I imagine most of us are already fully qualified since it\u2019s necessary for most jobs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. At the Gym<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2271 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fitness.jpg\" alt=\"guy on treadmill\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BPM might not be at the level you usually require to complete your workout but it\u2019s worth a try. Take your mind off those 100 reps you\u2019ve got coming up by listening to an audio book.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. At the Beach<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2273 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/beach.jpg\" alt=\"beach\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re at the beach then, in theory, you have time to read a book. But between trying to keep the sun out of your eyes and finding a comfortable reading position, it\u2019s not ideal. I find the audio book solves this problem.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Meal Times<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2274 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/salmon.jpg\" alt=\"salmon and vegetables\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/225;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those of you that usually dine alone, this is a good time to listen to a chapter or two. If nothing else it\u2019s a bit of company.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Gardening<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2275 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/planting.jpg\" alt=\"woman gardening\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Backbreaking work can made more pleasant with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/10-greatest-novels-of-all-time\/\">classic novel<\/a> playing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Commuting<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2276 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/new-york.jpg\" alt=\"girl new york subway\" width=\"300\" height=\"174\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/174;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While playing sardines on the metro an audiobook helps to block out everyone else around. Unlike those heavy metal listeners, the soft vocal tones of the narrator is unlikely to annoy your fellow commuters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. When Tired<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2277 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/girl.jpg\" alt=\"girl lying with headphones\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After staring at a monitor all day I can barely focus my eyes on the page. Best to rest those tired eyes I say and opt for the audio version.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. When Cooking<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2278 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cooking.jpg\" alt=\"When Cooking\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the veg is sliced and diced, the chicken is in the oven and you\u2019ve managed to listen to a few chapters of my book while doing it all.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. When Ironing<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2279 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ironing.jpg\" alt=\"iron and shirt\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those of us that still require to a crisp shirt for work then there\u2019s no avoiding the ironing. Play an audio book to take your mind off this dated chore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. In the Park<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2280 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/architecture.jpg\" alt=\"park with lake\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like at the beach, if you\u2019re lazing in the sun then you should lay back, close your eyes and listen to an audio book.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. When you Forget Your Book<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2281 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/blur.jpg\" alt=\"open book\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/225;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since we\u2019re all connected with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/how-to-listen-to-audio-books-on-your-kindle\/\">mobile devices<\/a>, then an audio book can save the day if you forget your book. These days it only takes a few clicks to stream an audio book online.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Doing Social Media<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2282 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/twitter.jpg\" alt=\"Doing Social Media\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This 21st-century activity has become extremely time-consuming. So why not listen to an audiobook while you update your status, tweet, like, follow and peruse the other world you live in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Doing Homework<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2283 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/book.jpg\" alt=\"textbook pad pen\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the younger generation out there. If you need to read 3 chapters of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/audiobook\/bc784e904882b3c9c58916b36edbb29b\/Romeo%20and%20Juliet\">Shakespeare<\/a> before class tomorrow then you could try the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/audiobook\/bc784e904882b3c9c58916b36edbb29b\/Romeo%20and%20Juliet\">audio version<\/a>. There&#8217;s no guarantee it will be any easier to understand but it will save time!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Family Time<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2284 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/family.jpg\" alt=\"family\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/235;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What a great way to share a story with the family. Educational for the kids too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Bedtime Story<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2285 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/teddy-bear.jpg\" alt=\"Bedtime Story\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press play on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\/childrens-audiobooks-ebooks.html\">children\u2019s audio book<\/a> before the kids go to sleep. The real win here is that you\u2019re then free to go and relax and pick up that book you\u2019ve been dying to read!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can search, download and listen online to free classic audio books at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalbook.io\">digitalbook.io<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing when to listen to audio books can help you slot more reading into a busy day. Let\u2019s face it, we hardly have time to eat these days let alone sit down and read a book. So it\u2019s not surprising we\u2019re reading less. 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