Happy October readers! We have two months left in the TBR Challenge–will you make your goal?
I’m starting to think it was a very good thing that I hit my mark over the summer, because I’ve had zero time to read since school started. That new job I was so excited about has turned into a nightmare (literally: I started having nightmares last year from the stress associated with my father’s death, and they have returned). I’ve also had a couple of bouts with the Migraine Monster, which makes for a very uncomfortable reading experience.
Instead, I’ve been trying to find new ways to add some audiobook time to my day (I have quite a few books waiting To Be Listened To). The weather is turning cold here, so I won’t be able to take walks outside much longer. Housework, though, never goes away. And one doesn’t have to have a migraine to appreciate a comfy recliner with a fuzzy blanket and an Audible app.
I did discover that audiobooks + activities that require concentration = bad outcomes. Either I concentrate too much on the activity and don’t hear the book, or I concentrate too much on the book and don’t pay attention to the activity. Listening while cooking, then, is obviously out 😀 And I live very close to my job, so there’s not enough time during my commute.
When do you listen, audiobook lovers? I’d love some suggestions!
And Then She Kissed Him 
Hi Cora – Sorry the job isn’t working out. I need to find a new job, but it takes a lot of energy that I don’t have right now. I still get some reading time in at work, though! I can’t really focus on audiobooks. I like the print. I am up to 101 books for the year. Still more new than old, but I did read 3 older books – Manhunting by Jennifer Crusie, All I want for Christmas is a Cowboy anthology and Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James – in the month of October. My stacks of old & new are still massive! Hope you are able to keep those headaches down & find a little joy in the job.
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101 books! Good for you!
I like print books better myself, Sharlene, but I started taking audiobooks out with me when I went for walks–music didn’t entertain me enough to keep me moving. But now I have another TBR pile…of audiobooks 🙂
Thanks for the well-wishes! It does take a lot of energy to look for a new job, so that’s where a lot of my free time is spent. I’m going to do a couple of applications right now, in fact…then hopefully have a little time to read 🙂
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Good luck! I am taking a library clerk Civil Service test in Dec. Hopefully I get 100 this time & it will put me near the top of the hiring list!
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