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[–] SmokedBillionaire@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

One of the best things I ever did for myself was realize that I'm not "less than" other readers or book enjoyers because I only have time for audiobooks.

I have been able to dive back into a hobby that was a vital part of my childhood and teenage years with fervor and I feel like I'm such a better person for it.

[–] Eat_Your_Paisley@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

I've been listening to audio books since they were a thing.

First it was books on tape, then on CD's, now on my phone it's just my thing.

[–] stray@pawb.social 2 points 3 days ago

TV and such are every bit as good as books, and it's a real shame people get elitist about it. Different mediums offer a variety of storytelling techniques.