CoolaidWade said:

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Would you recommend the audio book over the print version? I have never listened to a audio book. I just read. and read. and read.

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There are two different kinds. The Audible version is a standard audio book. Then there is the "tunnel" version on soundbooth theater. The tunnel version is more akin to an audio play. Music, sound effects, multiple actors, etc.

Personally, I find the tunnel version too distracting (even if the production is incredible), but the Audible version is perfect for me and my commute/chores.

I am glad i started with audio. Jeff Hays is a magician of a narrator.

There is no way the voices I do in my head could ever compare to Jeff Hayes. He is phenomenal and well worth it. As stated, he's a magician.

Average Joe said:

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There is no way the voices I do in my head could ever compare to Jeff Hayes. He is phenomenal and well worth it. As stated, he's a magician.

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Yeah, the AI voice is spot on

I just got B1 audio of the series in another last ditch attempt to get into audiobooks. If this ain't gonna do it, nothing will I feel like. Wish me luck!

Eliminatus said:

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I just got B1 audio of the series in another last ditch attempt to get into audiobooks. If this ain't gonna do it, nothing will I feel like. Wish me luck!

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I'm just not motivated to try. Love reading too much to let someone else do it for me.

StinkyPinky said:

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Eliminatus said:

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I just got B1 audio of the series in another last ditch attempt to get into audiobooks. If this ain't gonna do it, nothing will I feel like. Wish me luck!

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I'm just not motivated to try. Love reading too much to let someone else do it for me.

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I'm the same way. Also reading the stats from the gear seems like it translates better to me. Same with the all caps texts.

StinkyPinky said:

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Eliminatus said:

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I just got B1 audio of the series in another last ditch attempt to get into audiobooks. If this ain't gonna do it, nothing will I feel like. Wish me luck!

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I'm just not motivated to try. Love reading too much to let someone else do it for me.

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I like reading, but I can't read and drive at the same time. Some narrators also improve books. Jeff Hayes does a phenomenal job bringing more depth to the characters. Beyond him though, I like listening to one of my favorite non-fiction books as read by one of the authors more than reading it. It feels like more comes through with his inflection and how says things than just reading the plain text. It also feels a little more like a fun lecture than a technical read.

Ultimately, I think they're just different experiences, and one does not necessarily replace the other.

ABATTBQ11 said:

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StinkyPinky said:

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Eliminatus said:

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I just got B1 audio of the series in another last ditch attempt to get into audiobooks. If this ain't gonna do it, nothing will I feel like. Wish me luck!

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I'm just not motivated to try. Love reading too much to let someone else do it for me.

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I like reading, but I can't read and drive at the same time. Some narrators also improve books. Jeff Hayes does a phenomenal job bringing more depth to the characters. Beyond him though, I like listening to one of my favorite non-fiction books as read by one of the authors more than reading it. It feels like more comes through with his inflection and how says things than just reading the plain text. It also feels a little more like a fun lecture than a technical read.

Ultimately, I think they're just different experiences, and one does not necessarily replace the other.

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Agreed, with everything there is always beneficial circumstances. If I had a long commute I would definitely probably enjoy it. Never in the car long enough so not an issue for me. I did try to listen to one (the one and only time I've tried) on an airplane to the UK and found it frustrating because I'd find myself distracted for a moment or mind wander momentarily and realize I just missed what was read, so had to rewind. My OCD went haywire. As the poster above pointed out, the other obstacle for me would be (again, my OCD) I often pause what I'm reading and ponder the impact of the information that I'd just read. Much like above, I will try the audio book for DCC because 1) I love the series so much and will go into withdrawals once it's over, and 2) Sounds like the audio is a theatric event in itself which sounds interesting. But seems less daunting since I've already read the book that I won't have to worry about following along and pondering the detail.

I have a 30-45 minute commute, so it's a pretty good timeframe for listening. Long enough to actually get to listen to something, but not long enough for my mind to wander.

Hope you enjoy the audio book. It really is a theatrical event.

StinkyPinky said:

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Eliminatus said:

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I just got B1 audio of the series in another last ditch attempt to get into audiobooks. If this ain't gonna do it, nothing will I feel like. Wish me luck!

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I'm just not motivated to try. Love reading too much to let someone else do it for me.

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Same for me but there are periods of time such as driving or working out I would like to fill with books as well but my brain just doesn't like to comprehend spoken stories very well. I'm a fairly fast reader and I think the much slower pace of speaking just short circuits my brain somehow.

This applies to all things really. When googling how to do something for example, I get very irrationally mad when I can only find YouTube videos and no actual write ups. Kills me.

I don't know why I am like this but hoping DCC can break this cycle for me.

I usually run audible at about 1.3-1.5x speed for this exact reason, depending on the narrator. Speeds it up to a level I can focus, but keeps the reader from sounding like a chipmunk.

Eliminatus said:

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StinkyPinky said:

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Eliminatus said:

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I just got B1 audio of the series in another last ditch attempt to get into audiobooks. If this ain't gonna do it, nothing will I feel like. Wish me luck!

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I'm just not motivated to try. Love reading too much to let someone else do it for me.

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Same for me but there are periods of time such as driving or working out I would like to fill with books as well but my brain just doesn't like to comprehend spoken stories very well. I'm a fairly fast reader and I think the much slower pace of speaking just short circuits my brain somehow.

This applies to all things really. When googling how to do something for example, I get very irrationally mad when I can only find YouTube videos and no actual write ups. Kills me.

I don't know why I am like this but hoping DCC can break this cycle for me.

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Start the audiobook at 1x and listen for a few hours, then move to 1.1x, rinse and repeat. I listen at 1.3x for most readers, and 1.5x for a few really slow ones.

Flying through the books. Right up my alley! Thanks for the greatness which is texags for recommending gems.

Eliminatus said:

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StinkyPinky said:

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Eliminatus said:

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I just got B1 audio of the series in another last ditch attempt to get into audiobooks. If this ain't gonna do it, nothing will I feel like. Wish me luck!

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I'm just not motivated to try. Love reading too much to let someone else do it for me.

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Same for me but there are periods of time such as driving or working out I would like to fill with books as well but my brain just doesn't like to comprehend spoken stories very well. I'm a fairly fast reader and I think the much slower pace of speaking just short circuits my brain somehow.

This applies to all things really. When googling how to do something for example, I get very irrationally mad when I can only find YouTube videos and no actual write ups. Kills me.

I don't know why I am like this but hoping DCC can break this cycle for me.

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I think we may be related. I've done one non-fiction book on Audible and I've done several Hardcore History podcasts, but anytime I've attempted fiction on Audible...it just doesn't translate for me.

I do find it fascinating that this soundbooth version of DCC is essentially going back in time to very old school radio theater. He may actually cause a resurgence in that form of entertainment.

The Shadow knows!!!