If you were to look at my Goodreads account, you would see that I am currently reading 3 books. A friend asked me how I could do that. I’m not sure why this seems odd to folks, but I am.
The first book I am reading, is my slowest read. That one usually sits on the night stand next to my bed. It is usually a book that is a “compilation” type book with many short stories or bits of information that I can read a page or two before bed. It is my “don’t have to think much” book. I usually fall asleep while reading it.
The second book is a true book, usually from the library, that I bring with me to work or two the doctor. If the book is good enough, then I will usually read a chapter or two once the kids are in bed.
The last book I am “reading” is an audio book that I play in the car on my way to and from work. With an hour drive both ways, it helps to pass the time and is a good way to get through my “to read” stack!
I have been keeping the library fairly busy lately with my book requests. They have been equally books and books on tape. Recently, I thought my reading was going to slow down because of my new car.
This is the first car that I have ever owned that does not have a CD player in it. Because of this, my usually stack of music CDs will now have to be transferred to a digital format and I’ll have to keep a thumb drive or external drive with my tunes on it in the car. This isn’t too big of a deal, as much of my music is already digital from when I was DJing.
However, the audio books I was getting from the library were all on CD. I walked into the library a day or two after I got my new car and returned three audio books. The librarian, who knows me from always being in there, commented that I must have listened to them all in one day. I explained that the new vehicle has no CD player. That’s when she told me about Libby.
Libby is an app that allows you to listen to audio books, ebooks, magazines and even videos! I can “borrow” an audio book for up to 21 days. My car connects with my Android Auto on my phone and the audio books play through the car radio. I had no idea this app even existed. My librarian told me that if there was ever something I couldn’t find on Libby, there was another app I could try called Hoopla.
What Libby doesn’t have – Hoopla probably does! All you need is your library card.
I have never liked to read digital books on a Kindle or a Nook. I love the feel of a book in my hand and I love turning actual pages. Listening to an audio book can be just as nice and I love that I can listen to them even when I am not in the car.
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 
I too have many books that I haven’t completed yet. Perhaps one day I will and then I can say that I’ve read them all.
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I haven’t read this much in a long time. I have to stay away from used book stores because I buy WAY too many. I like utilizing the library because if the book isn’t good, I don’t have to finish it and I am not out any money.
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Yes, book shops are a magnet for me too. These days I’m utilizing kindle unlimited to borrow books.
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I can spend HOURS in places like Barnes and Noble! I miss places like Borders, Media Play, and B. Dalton. I spent so much time in those places!
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We have big and small, old and new book stores here, but buying physical books has become rare for there is shortage of storage space.
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When I go to the bookstore, I usually bring my phone out and start taking pictures of books I add to my “check with the library” list.
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That’s a cool idea
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my daughter connected me to libby and I love to listen to audio books when commuting or walking, I still love paper books the best and read those when sitting still but having both gives me the opportunity to experience more books
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I agree!!
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Never heard of it but it sounds like a good service. I’m with you though, I like the tactile feeling, I guess of holding a book not reading it on a screen. I had a Kindle-like device for awhile, it looked neat and I downloaded a few books but rarely picked it up, in time I sold it on e-bay.
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I’ve been reading some books on Libby. I was really annoyed that it had the first two books in a series I was reading and not the third though. Sigh. I forgot to mention it to my library today when I was in. I often read a couple books at a time – including a book like the one you have on your bedside table.
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Our Library said that what Libby didn’t have, Hoopla did. I haven’t had to go to Hoopla yet. I usually go to my Goodreads “To Read” list and check to see what Audio ones they have. The ones that aren’t on there are the ones I grab physical copies of. Do you have Goodreads? It’s been great for me to see what others are reading and also reading the synopsis to see if a book peaks my interest.
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I don’t think our library has Hoopla it I will need to check. I have Goodreads but haven’t really checked out what others are reading. That’s a good idea
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I found you on Goodreads:)
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Most of those books are books my mom has read – we share a kindle account because she can’t figure it out and sometimes she reads not so great books so please don’t judge me by those books 😂😂
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Lol. I will keep that in mind. I guess I didn’t realize you had written so many books. Kudos! I always say that one day, I will take my blogs (well, some of them) and make them into a book – sort of autobiographical.
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