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Intro
As summer continues, finding motivation to read can be tricky; however, that’s where audiobooks come in. By the end of this blog post, you’ll have some good recommendations to inspire your next read… or listen, I should say.
What is an Audiobook
As we enter a new, modern world, reading physical paper is becoming a bit less common. In school, for example, most assignments and texts are done virtually.Â
Audiobooks are a new way of reading. Instead of carrying a tangible book to read on the go, you can listen to your story anywhere at anytime.Â
A Brief History
Audiobooks were first invented in 1970. Before, phonograph recordings could only hold up to twelve minutes, making the primary recordings short speeches or poems.Â
According to Dorrance Publishing’s article “A Brief History of Audiobooks,”
“Post World War II, companies dedicated to recording books for the vision impaired as well as school aged children popped up. These are regarded as the first audiobook companies. Recordings of books mostly existed in the educational spoken word genre for schools and libraries.”
Soon, technology improved, and audiobooks became affordable and widely popular in the 1990s.Â
Today, audiobooks are made daily, are accessible to all through your local library, and are a popular activity.
Benefits of Audiobooks
When it comes to audiobooks, the benefits of listening to one habitually cannot be overstated.Â
- Accessibility: Not only are audiobooks downloadable/mobile, but they also provide an outlet for vision-impaired persons to get a taste of literature too.
- Convient: Whether you’re on the go or simply a busy person, an audiobook is always there and easy to make time for. Next time you’re in the car, on a walk, or doing a craft that only requires your hands, listen to an audiobook!
- Librivox: Classic stories are free in the public domain app, Librivox.
- Multigenerational: Audiobooks are engaging for all ages. Since you can pick which story to listen to, the soft stimulation can calm anyone.
- Good writing: Listening to audios helo contiue your exposure to quality writing. You will even begin to expand your vocab, recognize the author’s writing rhythm, and inspire your own writing. Â
- Completion: While many claim to be slow readers who lose motivation to complete stories, audiobooks are an excellent way to stick to your goals and finish your stories in a faster timeline.
- Imagination: Listening to a story will undeniably help you picture it. It’s almost like you are listening to the audio descriptions of a movie, helping you flex your imagination muscle.
- Fun: Lastly, audiobooks are fun! Many involve voice actors giving narrations, music, and even sound effects.
Summer Audiobooks
So, what audiobook will you choose this summer? Below are some helpful suggestions.
Beach Read by Emily Henry
A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
Summer Nights by Susan Mallery
Summer of Light by W. Dale Cramer
Summer on Wheels by Gary Soto
One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
The Summer I Dared by Barbara Delinsky
Once Upon a Summer by Janette Oke
The Beach House by James Patterson
Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury
Conclusion
With the fast-paced summer whooshing by, audiobooks are a great way to stay on top of your reading goal. Download an audiobook for now!
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