Linda Jeffreys

Why I love audiobooks.

I used to be quite religious about books, and didn’t consider it “real reading” to listen to an audiobook. That has certainly changed. By no means do I exclusively listen to audiobooks - I do read e-books, occasionally books on paper and still collect my favourite books…But more and more have I transitioned to audiobooks, and here’s why:

I can close my eyes, do the dishes, do some chores - you name it. The point is I don’t have to sit down and stare at the page.

Not only am particular about which author’s book l read but the narrators must be good and have great voice acting performance. Some of my favourite narrators are so good l can see past the words and sort of experience the book as a movie in my head…believe me, that is possible with a good voice acting performance. If he or she is an awesome storyteller, it’s kind of magical.

I love to lie in bed and listen to a soothing voice reading one of my Romantasys, Contemporary Romances or listening to Andy Serkis reading The Fellowship of the Ring, The Hobbit or The Silmarillion. I love being able to just relax and add multiple sensory experiences to the book.

I’m currently re-listening to “Love Theoretically” one of my favourite romances by Ali Hazelwood who is also one of my auto-buy authors, brilliantly narrated by Therese Plummer. Other favourite narrators are Teddy Hamilton, Sean Masters, Shane East, Jason Clarke, Rebecca Soler and Callie Dalton.

Are you a audiobook lover?