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Briana Best

Encouraging People to Read


Why use an audiobook?

Audiobooks are great for people who like to read a book on the go. Booktubers listen to their favorite books while driving, exercising, and cleaning the house. They say it makes multitasking easier. People become engulfed in the story by being read to by a voice actor. If the reading speed isn’t right for you, you can increase or decrease the speed to your leisure. This helps with distraction. If you really want to be within the world you love, you can read the physical book while listening to the audio book. It might take a little longer to listen to the book than reading the physical copy, so please keep that in mind.

If you’re wondering where to find an audiobook, try Audible, Overdrive (hooked up through your local library where you can check out audiobooks, listen to them, and return them), Libro.fm, and YouTube.

Why use an e-book?

E-books are great for people who like to read while traveling and at home. Booktubers read their favorite books on a Kindle or Nook. You can bring your personal library with you when you travel, and its light weight. You can read the book as much as you want once you finish it. They like it because it makes reading easier if you are lounging on a bed. You won’t strain your neck by trying to read the pages of a physical book. You can do messy things while reading. If you bought a book online for your reading device, it will get to you quicker and easier. The ability to take notes and annotate is easier. You have a built-in dictionary. Kindles with a backlight make it easy for you to read in the dark or low light without straining your eyes.

They can also save you money. If you have a Kindle, books are discounted for your device off Amazon.com

(images from wired.com and ebookfriendly.com)

Why use physical books?

Physical books are great for people who want to experience reading a book. I love reading physical books because if I like the book, I already own it. The experience of having the book in my hands and having that escape from reality is the best feeling for me. You can buy books for your Library at home. Reading books works for people who want to start a collection at home. When you buy a physical book, you are adding it to your collection. The physical book looks nicer than it would on e-books. You can read the book as much as you want once you finish it. Remember that physical books can get damaged the easiest, so please keep that in mind.

Find books at your favorite independent bookstores, Amazon.com (to buy books for a bargain), eBay, Secondhand bookstores (Goodwill), Yard sales.

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