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Faced with a 55 minute drive in each direction, I have finally learned to
"read" books on audiotape. I admit that it wasn't easy at first; I am a visual
reader. Through trial and error, I have learned that I don't do well with books
that:
--involve lots of technological description; e.g. Tom Clancy.
-- have character names that sound too much alike (problem with lots of
sci-fi/fantasy)
-- take place in locations I can't "see" easily in my mind's eye.
-- are very serious/introspective/depressing.
Now, the problem is, how do I explain to other faculty members that the
reason I was staying in my car in the parking lot was because "I was at a good
part, and didn't want to stop"!!!
BTW: I've also discovered that many public libraries have excellent audiotape
collections -- including many of the children's and YA titles I'm always saying
that I must re-read some day. Listening to some of these has given me new
ideas for parts to booktalk, as well as new insights into some of the contents.
Alice H. Yucht <yucht@zodiac.rutgers.edu>
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