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July 23, 2008
Listening to Books
I have never been able to read in the car. Those who have traveled with me know that I can't even read a map in the car! But, I had to take a long car trip by myself recently and decided to take a book on cd. Believe it or not, I've never listened to one! I love to read, and to me, it's a tactile activity. I prefer to hold the book in my hand, turn the pages and absorb the story.
I went to the shelf and perused our large (and growing) collection of books on cd. Being not so courageous, I chose the book that I was currently reading anyway, My Sister, My Love by Joyce Carol Oates. I popped it in and had very little trouble finding my place. This was a good start!
Admittedly, I found myself very absorbed and I returned the book today and will finish the book on cd. So, all in all, it was a good experience. However, there were some sticking points. First of all, the reader, Mike Chamberlin mispronounced some of the words, which was irritating. Secondly, I don't normally spend that much time in the car. So, a book that would have taken me maybe 3 days to read has now taken me over a week! And, I hate to admit it, but I like having the option of skimming over less interesting paragraphs, which you can't really do on a cd because you don't know what will be important. Also, this particular book had a lot of footnotes that made for some awkward reading and listening. But, it has made me look forward to getting into the car and I already have another title lined up!
Posted by Michele at July 23, 2008 5:30 PM
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