I've been seeing discourse online that listening to audio books doesn't count as reading I count audio books

What are you guys thoughts on that?

how prepared am i supposed to be before i start reading this cause ppl either really like it or really hating it jailtime

I noticed lately that I like books a lot more when they're character focused. Not that I cant get behind a good plot, but oftentimes when I read the blurb in fantasy/fictional books and they try to entice me with the actual world building and future conflict instead of dueling on the romance or the characters themselves, I get bored?

I would even enjoy said book, but even thinking about all the plot I'm suddenly getting tired and disinterested

I have a major interest in psychology and I end up reading a lot of contemporary stuff bc I care more about the characters psyche and personal journey than anything else (all my plot ratings on here have been a 3 at most lately 😭😭). So understanding someone, even if they're fictional, and seeing life through their eyes is more fun to me than any sort of action (If anyone has any supernatural/fantasy/whatever character focused stories I'll take them)

So I wanted to know what type of stories grab your attention the most and why

Hey y'all so this past week I started a book without realizing until starting that the person is a state representative and I'm a bit uncomfortable because of certain things--specifically with a choice they made recently. But it made me wonder--do you find reading books by politicians (like Obama/Clinton) something you are comfortable with? Do you find it important to get their perspective?

I think I've realized that I have a bias against authors who have written a lot of books. In the title I said 100+, but even at 50+ I start to get a little sideye/skeptical about it, because I feel like how is it possible to write THAT many books and have them all be high quality? I'm specifically talking about authors who write full length novels for adults, because I think with short stories or children's books that's much more reasonable to publish loads.

Anyone else??

I think for the most part people are pretty good at understanding overconsumption = bad. But when it comes to books and book related things, that mentality seems to go out the door. I’ve seen a lot of readers get super heated over having a vast collection of books, ereaders, accessories etc, and I just wonder-why? Booktok has seemingly turned reading and being a reader into an aesthetic, and I think a lot of people like the idea of it but more like the look or aesthetic of it (eg: book hauls).

I’ve done my best to cut down on purchasing books, I try to buy them second-hand, and I try to not buy anything when I have a ton to read…what do y’all think about this? *Not calling out anyone on this platform or any users or creators! *

Honestly, it started off very badly, so redundant for some reason. But the second chapter was much better! The plot its quite interesting so I hope to finish it and not be disappointed.

What do y'all do while listening to audiobooks? I have a brain dead job, so I'm usually listening to podcasts and audiobooks while I'm working or commuting, but sometimes the book is so good that I continue once I get home.

Some of my absolute favorite audiobook activities include gardening, cooking, baking (I have a cake side hustle), and knitting (I'm currently knitting a blanket). I would just love to hear what others like to do, and also if there are things that you find too difficult to do while listening to a book. For example, if I'm making a new recipe I have to pause the book, or else I find myself not being able to follow along.

Also also, any of y'all able to just sit and listen? I find that totally wild (but also a little awe inspiring).

Can I be vulnerable with y'all?

I'm ashamed to admit I've been a bit envious of how quickly it seems some of you are reading 🫣. I know, very silly. It's just there are so many books I am excited to get to and through, but it's frustrating when it takes me forever to complete only one. I keep stressing my own self out by not reading at an imaginary speed that I set up for myself, or comparing my pace to someone else's. These books are all within my grasp, I just can't manage to get to them quickly enough for my liking.

Work hours are picking up, kiddo needs homework help and quality time with me, domestic duties, spending time with husband, also preparing to further my education to add another certification to my resume, etc. There is always something that needs to be done. I do read at night, in the school pickup line, and on lunch breaks. I have no issues combing out time to read. I love my escape. It's just that it is always short lived.

I'm rambling on to gently remind myself that I need to be okay with my slow reading pace, and I should instead direct my focus on savoring what brings me happiness. It's not a race. Slow motion is still motion.

I am still reading, and that is what is important. ❤️

I just brought this up to a fellow book reader and she hadn’t thought about it before so I thought I’d make a discussion post about it to get everyone’s thoughts!

I’m reading a book right now that is giving me the vibes that AI was used during the writing process, I could be wrong (I see a lot of AI usage at my job to assist writing so that’s why I tend to notice) and I really struggle with authors using AI.

I feel that this turns their writing into not their own and the way that it makes the writing feel more robotic. Has anyone else noticed this? i’ve seen a lot of talk of authors using AI for their covers, but I haven’t seen a lot of talk about AI assistance with writing.