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(via Yes, Audiobooks Still Count as Reading)

One of the most popular ways of consuming literature today is through audiobooks. In fact, it’s my primary way of reading, but every so often, discourse surrounding audiobooks and if they count as “reading” pops up, whether it’s on Facebook, BookTok, Twitter, or even in person. I am so tired of it.

Yes, for many years reading has been associated with sitting down with a physical book and turning the page. But with the rise of technology, our language, understanding, and our hobbies evolve, including the way that people read.

Here are my reasons why I think audiobooks still count as “real” reading.