• VieuxQueb@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    I can’t focus enough to read a book and of I try hard enough I fall asleep after page two. Guess it’s not for me.

        • BarrelAgedBoredom@lemm.ee
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          If you live in the states, Libby is a lifesaver. It’s an online audiobook thing for libraries. You can use your library card to check out audiobooks through the app. And if you’re unable to use Libby for some reason, I’ve heard mobilism has a lot of audiobooks for free

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            Yes. I tell anyone I can at work about the public library and how you can use Libby or Hoopla to get free books. Some audio books for those not wanting to read. It is a great asset.

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              https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uTawbZA7odY

              Yarrr, I mean really not, but it’s free

              Whoops that’s just an interview with the author, though may be useful to some, I shall keep looking.

              Audiobooks.com has a 30 day free trial, and this is one of the books they have, but still not good enough…

              Bookey.com also has a free trial and this audiobook. I’m failing here as a pirate. Unfortunately, I haven’t pirated any audiobooks so I don’t know where to look

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      1 year ago

      Great! You just found your way to fall asleep instantly! Use it to get some more sleep in general :p

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      1 year ago

      Try speed reading. Like faster than is comfortable. I was the same way til I realized my casual reading pace is too slow to keep me interested. I still struggle to get interested but once I am, zooooom

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        I have been reading out loud to myself for a few years.

        It is slower, but it really adds to your active vocabulary. And actually my reading articulation out loud has increased manifold. And it keeps my interest.