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tke494 t1_ja5sjp8 wrote

Not all books work on audiobook for me. I read A Brief History of Time on paper in college. I reread it as an audiobook and even though I'd already read it, I got nothing from it. The book is just too dense for me to read as an audiobook. If I get distracted for a little bit, it's a big deal.

Lighter books are great. I listen to them while driving, working out, or doing chores around the house. It would also matter what kind of driving. I'd not listen to one in busy traffic.

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ncgrits01 t1_ja6b6j7 wrote

LOL, just posted this comment above: I listened to Stephen Hawking's "A brief history of time" when I was commuting to graduate school. I enjoyed it, but didn't retain much (ok, anything) and almost drove off the road a few times, trying to grasp what he was saying.

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Two_Cents_Ginny t1_ja6vgn1 wrote

I listen to audiobooks often. I would never consider listening to them while driving. Driving is an activity that requires more attention, not less. Weeding and housework are just fine. As for the Stephen Hawking book, I also tried listening to it. I had to stop because some subjects are so deep that they require contemplation.

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