hi folks! i just learned about libro.fm's audiobook listening copy (ALC) program and i thought i would share for anyone else who doesn't know about it :) it gives "educators, librarians, booksellers, media/reviewers, and influencers" free audiobooks each month! you can read more about the program and register here

lol I like to say I’m an okay student not horrible but not straight As either. I’m starting college a little late and now comes the point I’m embarrassed to ask but I’m struggling how are we studying 😭. I can’t type and that’s most likely my problem as a reader I’m all physical books with highlighters and tabs but here it’s too much my notes make a limited amount of sense and even with open lecture/open tests I can’t surpass a 80-85 I’m practically cemented there it’s so frustrating how have you guys found dividing your time accurately for success? Are you a driven hungry person 😭 so alarms times of day isn’t too much or how are you able to retain it all? I am again learning to type which unfortunately means as of now my hand is faster I do have an iPad and have seen some students writing via pen and can change note structure later for studying. Maybe? Idk if you get me, send help! What’s worked for you? (It’s a dang poli sci 😭 specifically that one I want my grade beyond a mid B and I’m out here still trying to get into balance reading more than 1 book/subject😃💀)

When I read a physical book I’m doing just that and focusing on it, but when reading an audiobook I somehow can’t do that? Usually I’m cleaning, on the go or playing a game. What’s everyone’s fav thing to do while listening to an audiobook?

I'm a huge believer in gifting books, especially to children, to help build literacy. So my question today.

What was the last book you gifted and to whom?

I haven't gifted any since December to my cousin's young daughter's for her birthday. I gave her Swan Lake from The Story Orchestra series by Jessica Courtney-Tickle. She's 9 now and a dancer, not a massive reader. Apparently, she loves it.

The last book I was gifted was my Christmas collection. I asked everyone to give me a book, no limits. Most interesting choice, Empire of the Dawn by Jay Kristoff.