{"id":2407,"date":"2023-09-11T18:06:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T23:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/sargent\/?p=2407"},"modified":"2023-09-11T18:06:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T23:06:39","slug":"2407","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/sargent\/2023\/09\/11\/2407\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience the Joy of Audiobooks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

People frequently say they don\u2019t listen to audiobooks because they can\u2019t focus on the story. That feeling is understandable. Listening can be difficult, especially if there are multiple events happening in your life. However, when you find the right book, listening is effortless and fun. Audiobooks make time go faster when you have a long commute or when doing tasks around the house. Here are some ideas to improve your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1.Listen to a kid\u2019s book. \u00a0Just because you are an adult doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t enjoy a good adventure story written for children. It is usually easier to focus on a more uncomplicated plot.<\/p>\n\n\n

2 Listen to a book that you have enjoyed in the past.\u00a0 You won\u2019t have to spend a lot of mental energy trying to figure out certain characters in the book because you are already familiar with them. Simply enjoy the story.<\/p>\n\n\n

3. Spend the first chapter just listening \u2013 with no distractions. Sometimes, I have to start the book with nothing but listening \u2013 no multitasking just listening. Then after the first chapter, I am hopefully wrapped up in the story, and focusing on the narrator is easier.<\/p>\n\n\n

4. Choose your books based on the narrator.\u00a0 Some narrators are easier to listen to than others. One of my favorite audio performances was \u201cTo Kill a Mockingbird\u201d with Sissy Spacek as the narrator. That was definitely a book that I couldn\u2019t put down.<\/p>\n\n\n

5. Try different genres. Sometimes you will enjoy a physical book in the thriller\/suspense category, and find that perhaps when listening, you prefer romance or non-fiction.\u00a0 Just experiment and discover what works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

There are over 24,000 audiobooks available for free on the Libby app. Download some today and experience the joy of reading. Contact the library if you need a card number<\/p>\n\n\n

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