To read or to listen, that is the question! Audiobooks can be the preferred option for people on the go. You can listen during a leisurely walk, at the gym, on a long car ride, or tackling your chore list. Audiobooks are easy to access, especially using hoopla and Libby. Even if you've already read a book, listening to it can provide a new and unexpected experience.
Full Cast
These audiobooks feature a full cast of narrators rather than a single voice, and include sound effects and music. They're especially immersive for fantasy, science fiction, and thrillers.
In 1935, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie became one of the first books recorded on vinyl for readers who are blind.
Short Audiobooks
A short audiobook can be great for first-time listeners who aren't sure if audiobooks are something they'll enjoy. Try to find an audiobook that will take the same amount of time as a trip in the car or on a flight.
Memoirs are already popular in print, but hearing someone read their own words adds an intimacy and an emotive quality to the listening experience. Text on a page just doesn’t cut it when you can hear Tim Curry reading his words aloud.
