[rlmorel]

I have been listening to audiobooks for nearly two decades now, and few technology advances have been as wonderful to me as that. I have had an Audible account nearly since they opened (I think) and have been getting three books a month from them for all these years...love it, just love it.

I had a two hour commute home yesterday (16 miles!!!!!!!) and if it weren’t for the audiobooks....I would have been out of my ever-lovin mind!

Also, I used to be a prolific, obsessive reader. For about ten years now, I haven’t been able to read a book. My eyes just can’t do it no matter what glasses I get, no matter what I do.

Audiobooks and podcasts have been a lifesaver for me.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

You might enjoy the audio version of "The Silmarillion" by J. R. R. Tolkien...depending on where your literary tastes lie.

The book itself is an almost impossible read. But the audio book is wonderful. It gives a complete history of everything from creation and leading up to The Lord of The Rings books.

It's not short but it is fascinating.