How to Listen to More Audiobooks (A Great Resource for When Life Gets Busy)
Do you ever feel too busy to pick up a book? I used to think I was until audiobooks completely changed the way I read. If you’re struggling to finish a book or two, here are a few easy ways to fit more reading into your day with the help of audiobooks, even when life feels nonstop.
Audiobooks will be your best friend
If you’re reading this post, you likely don’t need me to convince you that books are amazing. But, you might not be as sold on audiobooks. A lot of folks who haven’t tried them before, or who haven’t yet found their favorite genres or narrators on audio cast them aside, believing audiobooks aren’t for them. But these aspects are super important and can make all the difference! And when life is busy and picking up a physical book is not as easy as it once was, an audiobook will be your best friend.
Start with when you’re already doing something else
Start with moments where your hands are already busy but your mind is free—like audiobook multitasking. Stack audiobook listening onto an existing daily routine, like commuting, cooking, working out, or cleaning. Audiobooks can become a part of what you’re already doing, rather than something extra to make time for.
Use your app’s best features
A few app features make audiobooks super easy to fit into everyday life. With Libro.fm, you can adjust playback speed to your pace, set a sleep timer so you don’t lose your spot, and use bookmarks to save important lines. CarPlay makes listening easy in the car, and offline downloads mean your stories are always ready, even without a signal, wifi on a flight, or dead zones.
Pick the right book for the right moment
Whether it’s a light memoir for chores, a big literary novel for long walks, or a thriller for the gym, you can always match the story to your mood with audiobooks. You can explore our curated playlists, check out bookseller picks, or filter by genres at Libro.fm. Good audiobooks to listen to are also based on personal taste and preference—but what you read physically may not also be what you enjoy on audio! Try different narrators, genres, and features. A lot of folks get started with full cast, celebrity narrators, and even productions that include music and special effects.
Build a rhythm that sticks
Set a simple monthly listening goal to keep you motivated without pressure and increase your audiobook listening habits over time. You can join our annual audiobook listening challenge to build a fun habit, or just use our wish list feature to always have your next listen queued. Just don’t force it—let audiobooks be something you actually look forward to!
Pick shorter audiobooks
Shorter audiobooks are perfect for busy days and give you a satisfying feeling of finishing a story without a long commitment. Pick up short story collections, essays, or novellas to stay in the rhythm of listening. Check out our bookseller picks for audiobooks between 3 to 6 hours long.
Try our (most unhinged) tips for reading on audio
You’re not the only one figuring out how to fit audiobooks into everyday life, Our Libro.fm community has shared some surprisingly creative (and hilarious) ways to make it work.
Support your indie bookshop: audiobooks and Libro.fm
With Libro.fm, your audiobooks always support the independent bookshop of your choice, no matter if you’re buying them via membership, credit bundles, or à la carte purchases.
Libro.fm makes it easy to support local bookshops wherever you go! In fact, we partner with more than 4,000 indies across the globe.
Want to get started?
Start a new Libro.fm one-credit per month membership using code SWITCH and you’ll get three audiobooks for the price of one! That means three audiobooks to enjoy from the start.
