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Regina Lindsey
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Feb 03, 2016 03:42PM
I discovered Whispersync last year and I keep finding more and more reasons to love it. I know many can do multiple books at once but I'm a loyal monogamous reader. So, I loved being able to listen to books on my drives and reading at night. Now, I've discovered I enjoy listening to books while running. I wish all books came in this format
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Regina wrote: "I discovered Whispersync last year and I keep finding more and more reasons to love it. I know many can do multiple books at once but I'm a loyal monogamous reader. So, I loved being able to listen..."I tried it too and loved it! Audio is a favorite for me in so many ways: when there are lots of foreign words or when the reader is just terrific. Can't always find the time to listen though, so reading the same book between listneing is great. However, unless it's offered at the public library (not yet) I won't be using it much. I can't afford to purchase all the books I want to read!
Regina wrote: "I discovered Whispersync last year and I keep finding more and more reasons to love it. I know many can do multiple books at once but I'm a loyal monogamous reader. So, I loved being able to listen..."I don't want to sound stupid, but are you listening and reading on the same device? Or does it sync to two different ones? And what device are you using? I'm not sorely tempted as I don't like audio books much, but maybe if I went back and forth between reading and audio, I could do it. Not sure.
Anita wrote: "Regina wrote: "I discovered Whispersync last year and I keep finding more and more reasons to love it. I know many can do multiple books at once but I'm a loyal monogamous reader. So, I loved being..."I was using it on my tablet. Yes, you go back and forth. When you listen, but then go to the book, it takes you to where you finished listening. And visa versa! It's very cool.
I too am a fan. When it was first announced, I thought it was sort of a silly idea, but now I use it quite a bit. I generally listen to the audible app on my iPhone, and I have a Kindle Paperwhite as my preferred way to read (easier on the eyes than my tablet).The biggest downside is that you have to purchase the book twice --- although you usually get a price break. I mostly buy kindle sale books (3.99 or less) and if the audible version is available for 3.99 or less, I will get both. Sometimes if it is a super long book so I know I'll want to do both, I use up one of my audible credits.
Anita wrote: "Regina wrote: "I discovered Whispersync last year and I keep finding more and more reasons to love it. I know many can do multiple books at once but I'm a loyal monogamous reader. So, I loved being..."That's not a stupid question at all, as I wasn't sure it would work either. I'm reading it on a kindle app on my tablet and listening to in on my phone. That way I can put my phone in my arm band when I run. It took me a bit to understand how to answer the prompt on my phone, but I think I have it now. Like you, I'm not a big fan of audio books. But, this has been awesome - being able to go back and forth. Since you are a runner, I have to admit I was skeptical about running to a book. But, a friend of mine really urged me to try and it is nice.
I have been avoiding this because I know I will love it and it does seem silly to buy books twice...but I will probably cave! Lol. I have The Son on audio and Kindle, I picked it up on sale, and I really should prioritize it.
Nicole wrote: "I have been avoiding this because I know I will love it and it does seem silly to buy books twice...but I will probably cave! Lol. I have The Son on audio and Kindle, I picked it up on sale, and I ..."I agree. Prioritizing is important. I've saved it for long books. The latest is 750+. The latest book I ordered was less than 300 and this was offered. I definitely didn't take the option there. Or....we are playing acPBT game and I need to knock out a book FAST
If you do Kindle Unlimited --- some of those books offer the audio for free as well. As you say Regina --- for challenges, it's great to be able to get something teed up quickly!
I've been using it since it came out. It will sync across all your devices. I use a Kindle Paperwhite, A Kindle HDX and Kindle reading app on my iPad. I listen on my iPhone. It will sync across all your devices as long as you have your wireless on. So if you are listening in the car on the way to the beach and take out your Kindle at the beach it will sync to where you left off; get back in the car the audio will sync to your Kindle. Go home and pick up you tablet - it will sync again.As to buying 2 books - sometimes if you buy one, you get a discount on the audio. However I rarely buy two. If you borrow Kindle ebooks from your library via the Overdrive app and buy the Audible book they will still sync. You have to complete the book in the two or three week borrow time, but it's a huge money saver. I've never tried it in reverse, borrow the audio buy the book, I don't think it would work because I believe Overdrive has it's own audio system, but Kindle/Audible are the same company.
This is helpful information from everyone.I don't like to read on a tablet, so it is reassuring to see some people use their dedicated e-readers and then listen on their iPhones. I might be able to make that happen.
@Linda --- I hadn't thought to try syncing my Kindle library books. That is awesome -- I will look for it.
Linda wrote: If you borrow Kindle ebooks from your library via the Overdrive app and buy the Audible book they will still sync. You have to complete the book in the two or three week borrow time, but it's a huge money saver. I've never tried it in reverse, borrow the audio buy the book, I don't think it would work because I believe Overdrive has it's own audio system, but Kindle/Audible are the same company. "I can never bring myself to subscribe to Audible even though it's a deal when you look at the price of audio books. I've picked up a few Audible Daily Deals so might try to borrow the ebook from Overdrive and see how I like it. It would be great if you could get both ebook and audio book from the library and sync them. The turnover time would be much faster!
I honestly don't get why you would buy an audio book, do any of you ever listen to them again? I guess this is probably a function of my not being a rereader, but I think I would be even less likely to relisten to a book than reread.
Sara wrote: "I honestly don't get why you would buy an audio book, do any of you ever listen to them again? I guess this is probably a function of my not being a rereader, but I think I would be even less likel..."I rarely reread anything, ebook, audio, real book. Too many books to read. And the last time I did a reread of a book I loved, I almost hated it. I'd rather leave my memories alone. I have an Audible subscription and it makes the books fairly reasonable, so I don't mind. If I bought the book I wouldn't reread it either. The local church loves me, I donate all my 'real' books to them and they are always the first to go at their sales.
Sara wrote: "I honestly don't get why you would buy an audio book, do any of you ever listen to them again? I guess this is probably a function of my not being a rereader, but I think I would be even less likel..."I'm not a rereader either. I mirror Linda's feelings, too many books and too little time. I, too, have reread books that had lost their magic for me.
I only buy audio books if they are an excellent price and not available at the library.
Sara wrote: "I honestly don't get why you would buy an audio book, do any of you ever listen to them again? I guess this is probably a function of my not being a rereader, but I think I would be even less likel..."I find that audio books are the only ones I do "re-read." Sometimes when I am going on a long car ride, I like to pop in my favorite book to listen to. It is like comfort food.
Sara wrote: "I honestly don't get why you would buy an audio book, do any of you ever listen to them again? I guess this is probably a function of my not being a rereader, but I think I would be even less likel..."I am not a rereader, either. I rarely buy books unless I can get them used or for under $5... so potentially Audible daily deals (also ebooks when they are cheap). I do tend to buy those (when cheap! And I mostly stick to ones already on my tbr), more for the convenience than anything. They're available whenever I'm ready to read or listen to them. I don't need to put something on hold and wait for it.
I used to use Kindle, but switched back to good ol' fashion books. I have read studies about how recall memory is less activated by e-readers. I find this to be true for me. I have much better recall reading from a paper book. I use Audible for educational books in my field and use my driving time to learn something new. I like to use Audible this way, because I can refresh myself on different topics when needed.
That's interesting. I definitely have better recall for 'read' books (kindle or DTB) than I do audio, but haven't noticed a significant difference between electronic and paper.To be honest, I don't have the best recall for any medium (including movies) --- I recall more of feeling of like, dislike or mood created. I don't even read a lot of books compared to some folks around here.
JoLene wrote: "To be honest, I don't have the best recall for any medium"Uh yeah. Right there with you.
I'm a visual learner though so with reading I truly grasp and understand the input. With auditory only, my mind really wanders, and I find I've lost big chunks of content.
Anita - you should try with a book you've already read. Cloud Atlas was GREAT on audio, and worthy of a re-read.
Nicole wrote: "Anita - you should try with a book you've already read. Cloud Atlas was GREAT on audio, and worthy of a re-read."Good suggestion!
JoLene wrote: "That's interesting. I definitely have better recall for 'read' books (kindle or DTB) than I do audio, but haven't noticed a significant difference between electronic and paper.To be honest, I don..."
My recall is much better in print but I do enjoy audio books. Movies and audio are an experience - my recall is about as good as the average witness to a crime. Print stays with me but, you know, not every book needs to stay with you. Sometimes I call it wrong and I wish I could underline but 20 years from now, it ain't going to matter. Experience and savor if you can.
