I'm finding that I come across this over and over. If I am discussing a book I've listened to in a crowd, such as a book club, an office setting, a group of...
I guess every audiobook listener has run across this from time to time. It's not a new topic here and it's occasionally been discussed in other audiobook...
... I haven't run into this, but my reply would be that with a good narrator, a book has more impact than when I read it to myself - to the point where I often...
Good response, Barry. I'm with several reading groups and I as well as quite a few other members listen to books. There are also a couple "snobs" there who ...
Honestly I can't ever recall anyone questioning my listening to audiobooks, although I definitely have heard folks say that they personally get more out of...
I guess I'm more insecure than most when it comes to books. Audiobooks have opened up a whole new world for me. I discovered them about 3 years ago and have...
Ella, I say, if it hurts you or effects you, write out the reasons you think it is a legitimate form of "reading" and why it should not be mocked. Then write...
Hey, you just read with your ears. Listening doesn't half cover the difference between reading a book and "listening" to a symphony. All different. Sharol ...
Thanks to whoever started this thread. I relate to feeling put down by "snobs" of all stripes - clothing, books, food, makeup, hair, address, car, source of...
I read Infidel in paper format. It was a pretty good book although I had some questions. I'll bet it was an excellent listen. Oddly enough, I read much...
... I agree. It's not for everybody. But then, what is? I even knew somebody once who didn't like ice cream. I tried not to be too snobbish about that but...
I "have to" read (physically read, not listen) with certain activities. Anytime I eat by myself (when I'm at home, that is--in the car, it's audio!) it's just...
... I'm not sure I agree. Of course it's a lack of social skill that makes someone try to make a person feel bad over something so unimportant. But that's...
... I think that's a valid issue. The narrator can try all he likes to present the book as the author wrote it but what we get is what the narrator thinks the...
Just a reminder that condensed books are not the same as abridged books Barry, but you knew that. :) I never liked condensed books but I can deal with abridged...
What is the distinction between condensed and abridged? It seems to me they both mean the same thing. Is there a fundamental difference? Feeling suddenly...
Kevin LaRose
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Nov 30, 2008 11:33 pm
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... I think that's your answer. You love them. What else is there to say? As for the naysayers, they probably love naysaying so it's a win-win situation. :) ...
In an abridged book every sentence is just as written by the author but much has been removed. Nothing is changed. A condensed book is really a re-write by...
Condensed books are those published by Reader's digest. They're serialized in the back of each issue and later published in groups in hardback, usually 8 or 10...
Thanks, Barry, that is my answer! Someone earlier said that if they are putting me down for listening, it is just to make themselves feel better. I think that...
This is a once a month reminder.... 1. Don't forget to visit our bookmarks page at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/audible/links In it you will see links to...
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Dec 1, 2008 11:12 am
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Ecost.com has recertified 4gb Sansa Clips for $28. I'm pretty sure they are audible ready. Sue...
Thanks. I just bought one. Unfortunately they charge almost $10 for shipping which makes the price slightly more than 2 or 3 sales I missed on Black Friday...
