I think we’re using terms for traditional technology and applying them to new technology and it’s not a seamless fit. Linguistically, it irritates me when I hear people say they ‘read’ an audio book. I’d like to see a broader term like ‘consumed’or ‘started/completed/dnf’ a book, but I think I understand now why people continue to use the term ‘read’for what is actually ‘listened to’.
To me personally, reading a book and listening to a book are not at all the same. It’s almost the equivalent of saying “I saw that movie so it’s like reading the book” so no.
I get that it’s your opinion but I’m genuinely confused by your reasoning – a movie is the interpretation of a book. An audiobook is just… a book. Read aloud. ??
Polo Lonergan I understand the difference, however, when you’re driving, are you 100% devoting all of your attention to the audiobook being read to you? If you are, that’s reckless driving, the exact charge would actually be “failure to devote full time and attention” which is also a moving violation. So, with that being said, if you aren’t paying attention to the audiobook in its entirety, then you are getting bits and pieces of it, correct? Correct. Which “could” be technically classified as you building your own interpretation of the story, due to not having ALL the details in your head. Which is almost like film adaptations of books.
Long story short, if you’re not devoting your full attention to the book being read to you, I don’t count it as you reading the book.
My example above was pertaining to listening to audiobooks whilst driving, however, even if you’re sitting and knitting and listening to an audiobook, you’re not devoting your full attention to the book, are you?
Before you ask, yes, I do read EVERY single word on EVERY single page of EVERY single book.
Yes, of course. Would it not count as reading if in Braille? So long as it’s unabridged and listening to the whole thing, it’s equivalent exposure to the story, equivalent to reading, so yes.
Of course. Why wouldn’t you?
Yes. What if I was blind?
I do, but someone mentioned to me that I hadn’t “read” it, I only listened to it!
I think we’re using terms for traditional technology and applying them to new technology and it’s not a seamless fit. Linguistically, it irritates me when I hear people say they ‘read’ an audio book. I’d like to see a broader term like ‘consumed’or ‘started/completed/dnf’ a book, but I think I understand now why people continue to use the term ‘read’for what is actually ‘listened to’.
Definitely
Absolutely
I don’t listen to audio books but I think it is fine to count them.
It’s the same and different. Somewhere in between.
Yes. You can add them as the audiobook edition.
Yes. We are storytellers naturally, written or oral.
Yes. Takes me just as much time and concentration to get through audio as any book.
Oh yes
Yes
Yes!
Yes!
yes!
Yup!
Yes
Yes
Yes
Definitely! It’s the only way I can finish an entire book with my toddler around.
I created a shelf specifically for audiobooks!
I did too.
This is a great idea!
You can change the format to audiobook
Yes….because I wouldn’t pick up and read a book that I had already listened to.
Yup!
Yes, of course.
Yes
Yes
No.
To me personally, reading a book and listening to a book are not at all the same.
It’s almost the equivalent of saying “I saw that movie so it’s like reading the book” so no.
Before I get tied to a pole and burnt, let me once again say that this is my opinion. Only MY opinion.
Thanks ?
I get that it’s your opinion but I’m genuinely confused by your reasoning – a movie is the interpretation of a book. An audiobook is just… a book. Read aloud. ??
Polo Lonergan I understand the difference, however, when you’re driving, are you 100% devoting all of your attention to the audiobook being read to you? If you are, that’s reckless driving, the exact charge would actually be “failure to devote full time and attention” which is also a moving violation. So, with that being said, if you aren’t paying attention to the audiobook in its entirety, then you are getting bits and pieces of it, correct? Correct. Which “could” be technically classified as you building your own interpretation of the story, due to not having ALL the details in your head. Which is almost like film adaptations of books.
Long story short, if you’re not devoting your full attention to the book being read to you, I don’t count it as you reading the book.
My example above was pertaining to listening to audiobooks whilst driving, however, even if you’re sitting and knitting and listening to an audiobook, you’re not devoting your full attention to the book, are you?
Before you ask, yes, I do read EVERY single word on EVERY single page of EVERY single book.
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Really glad I had to explain my opinion on the matter.
Care to explain your opinion on why it should count?
does reading only count if you’re 100% paying attention? sometimes i zone out for a few sentences so that probably doesn’t count as read to you, huh?
@Amanda To me, no.
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@Amanda No need to get upset about my opinion of something.
@Amanda You are entitled to your opinions just as much as I am to mine.
i guess your opinion is also that an eye-roll is equal to “upset”
@Amanda I apologize, no need to get *annoyed* about my opinion of something.
Did that fix it? Or is my understanding of an eye-roll incorrect?
hey @Kristina no need to police my feelings, thoughts or opinions about yours. ?
@Amanda ??
Yes
Yes
I used to listen to a lot of audiobooks but there’s so much amazing podcast content now that any listening time I have is spent listening to to that
Definitely
Yup
Of course! Ps I work for a major audiobook company! I get all my books free so audio is the only way I read.
Absolutely I do
I do not count audio books
Me. No
Absolutely
Yes. I enjoy the story just the same as reading the words myself.
Oh frig not this AGAIN
Yes
I think it’s totally up to you. No need to be bound by others’ opinions.
Yes, of course. Would it not count as reading if in Braille? So long as it’s unabridged and listening to the whole thing, it’s equivalent exposure to the story, equivalent to reading, so yes.
Of course.
Yes
I count them as reads, but if you want to differentiate, there is a way to list it as an audiobook on goodreads. Or you can create a “shelf” for them!
Yes.