If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know I love to read. Books have always been a big part of my life. About a year ago I fell in love with audiobooks too! We were about to go on a vacation with Andrew’s family to South Carolina, and I decided randomly to download the Audible app because I had a free trial. Who knew a year later I would still love it and tell everyone I know about it. If you aren’t familiar with Audible, let me break it down for you. Audible (an Amazon company) is the leading provider of premium digital spoken audio information and entertainment. Audible content includes more than 250,000 audio programs from leading audiobook publishers, broadcasters, entertainers, magazine and newspaper publishers, and business information providers. So basically Audible is a book lovers dream come true! Especially for those who are super busy! There are so many activities in our day to day lives that are just not fun. So here is how to make the most out of mundane activities.
Since we live in the suburbs and kind of far from EVERYTHING, I spend a lot of time in my car. Going to the gym, to see family members or friends, going to the good mall etc. When I’m in the car I listen to podcasts and audiobooks. The great thing about listening to audiobooks is you can listen to them while doing the most mundane of activities. Like driving. I also love it because it keeps me calm when driving. I tend to get a little road ragey and listening to a book makes me actual enjoy the drive.
Some people just hate working out and going to the gym. While I am not one of them, I know that going to the gym can be a mundane activity. Try listening to a book on Audible! Talk about a way to make a workout go faster! I started listening to audiobooks at the gym on that vacation to South Carolina! We would go to the fitness center every day and since I had started listening to a book at the beach I wanted to keep listening. One day I ran for 3 miles without even realizing it because the book was so interesting.
Listening to audiobooks while cleaning or doing household activities such as laundry, or unloading the dishwasher makes the time go quickly. In fact, it makes some of the activities I enjoy the least more fun. I sit there and fold laundry, vacuum, or mop and I actually look forward to it knowing its my time to listen to a book!
One of my favorites that I recently listened to was November 9 by Colleen Hoover. I read the book back in November and I really loved it, so I downloaded it on Audible to listen to! Honestly something about hearing people read the words made the book even more enjoyable the second time. I have quite a few books on my “summer reading list” and I plan to devour a lot of them through Audible all while making the most of mundane activities. Some of the books are: After You, The Boys In The Boat, The Queen of Babble series by Meg Cabot, Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult, and Summer Secrets by Jane Green. These all seem like perfect summer reads!
So have I convinced you to try Audible yet? Go here to sign up and get a free 30 day trial! Trust me you will thank me! Need more convincing? Beyond the books I listed above, here are just a few of the books you can listen to: The ENTIRE Harry Potter Series, You Are A Badass, Me Before You, The Fifty Shades series, The Divergent Series, and The Girl On the Train. So many great options! You can really make the most out of mundane activities by adding an audio book to it!
What book are you going to download first?
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Audible. The opinions and text are all mine.
I don’t have a commute or anything like that, so I have yet to get into audio books. But someday!! They really do sound amazing for people who drive a lot.
I used to commute 30 minutes each way before I had kids. I did audio book all the time. I never thought to do it while doing the mundane things… brilliant!! Especially for walking or running. I love music, but I still get bored. Why did I not think of audio books?! Thanks!!
I am a huge fan of audio books. They are a life saver when on long solo drives. I’ve also gotten really into listening to radio theatre on youtube and podcasts.
I should totally sign up for audible! I’m in the car a lot and will usually listen to music or podcasts, but this would be a nice change, plus I could listen to some books I’ve been interested in.
Love this idea! I always find myself wanting to find time to read more, but I never really thought to go the audiobook route and listen while doing other things. Such a great post!
I know my husband loves audible. He’s in his truck for no less than 4 hours a day and he listens to them religiously. I need to download and start listening to books, too!
Well you’ve pretty much convinced me! Anything to get me to exercise more wins me over haha. But seriously though, thanks for sharing this – I’m going to do a bit of research now ☺
I LOVE audiobooks! I really didn’t think they’d be my thing until I learned just how much I love podcasts and more so, driving while listening to one. Now, I commute to work with an audiobook and listen to podcasts while working on the tasks that don’t interfere.
I am not really a fan of books on tape, audio etc. but I did just look up Colleen Hoover and I’m really excited to read some of her stuff! Thanks for turning me on to a new author
i am so torn on audio books. They seem like a really cool idea. But I feel like I would miss the actual book in my hand. I think if I had a super long car ride I would totally try them.
I tired Audible but I’m more of a physical books person… But great post!
I’ve only tried Audible once on a long drive and really liked it! It’s important to find someone with a good reading voice though!
So on the same page! I JUST finished November 9th last week (although on ebook, not audiobook), and I love listening to podcasts in the car.
I don’t have a commute or anything like that, so I have yet to get into audio books. But someday!! They really do sound amazing for people who drive a lot.
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I am the biggest fan of Audible! I listen to 5-10 books each month on Audible! It’s definitely my most valuable subscription!!!
I used to commute 30 minutes each way before I had kids. I did audio book all the time. I never thought to do it while doing the mundane things… brilliant!! Especially for walking or running. I love music, but I still get bored. Why did I not think of audio books?! Thanks!!
I am a huge fan of audio books. They are a life saver when on long solo drives. I’ve also gotten really into listening to radio theatre on youtube and podcasts.
I should totally sign up for audible! I’m in the car a lot and will usually listen to music or podcasts, but this would be a nice change, plus I could listen to some books I’ve been interested in.
Love this idea! I always find myself wanting to find time to read more, but I never really thought to go the audiobook route and listen while doing other things. Such a great post!
I haven’t gotten into audiobooks, but you got me re-thinking it!
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I know my husband loves audible. He’s in his truck for no less than 4 hours a day and he listens to them religiously. I need to download and start listening to books, too!
Well you’ve pretty much convinced me! Anything to get me to exercise more wins me over haha. But seriously though, thanks for sharing this – I’m going to do a bit of research now ☺
Audio books, and sermons have become my favorite way to pass time while completing tasks. My library has a great selection to chooser from.
I have not heard of this app. I need to check it out, I spend a lot of time in my car driving kids around and waiting in carpool lanes.
Listening to audio books in the car is the best. It amazes me how quickly the time goes, and how much I actually retain.
I LOVE audiobooks! I really didn’t think they’d be my thing until I learned just how much I love podcasts and more so, driving while listening to one. Now, I commute to work with an audiobook and listen to podcasts while working on the tasks that don’t interfere.
I’ve actually never used Audible before because I love reading books on my own but I might need to give it a try!
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I need this app! Would use it for cleaning and doing laundry:)
I’ve been considering trying audible but haven’t taken the plunge yet. I honestly prefer physically reading the book. I might reconsider soon.
I have never listened to an audiobook! I definitely want to get into it more because you don’t always have the option to sit down and read a book.
What a great tool! It works great for running. I also like it for the plane because I get motion sick and can’t actually read.
Audio book sounds fun! I wanna try it too! I’m gonna love this app.
I am not really a fan of books on tape, audio etc. but I did just look up Colleen Hoover and I’m really excited to read some of her stuff! Thanks for turning me on to a new author
i am so torn on audio books. They seem like a really cool idea. But I feel like I would miss the actual book in my hand. I think if I had a super long car ride I would totally try them.
I don’t think I have ever listened to a book…it is just not my speed at all. I don’t know if I will ever try this but it is good to know it is there