NPR

Does listening to an audiobook count as reading?

One debate that's sure to draw a lot of strong opinions and hot takes — does listening to an audiobook count as reading? (This story originally aired on July 7 on All Things Considered.) You know, we ...
Yahoo

Do you really need to read to learn? What neuroscience says about reading versus listening

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reading and listening are two different brain functions. Do we need to do both? Goads Agency/E+ via Getty Images Let’s start with ...
AOL

Of Course Listening to an Audiobook 'Counts' as Reading — and Why the Debate Just Distracts Us From What Matters

It’s an opinion that book lovers often share online: Audiobooks don’t “count” as reading. “Real” readers don’t read audiobooks. You shouldn’t include audiobooks in the tally of books you’ve read in a ...
University of Delaware

Do you really need to read to learn?

This article by Stephanie N. Del Tufo, assistant professor of education and human development at the University of Delaware, has been republished with permission from The Conversation’s Curious Kids ...
The New York Times

Have You Listened to a Good Book Lately?

Readers respond to a librarian who wrote that listening to a book qualifies as reading. To the Editor: Re “Yes, Listening to a Book Counts as Reading,” by Brian Bannon (Opinion guest essay, Nov. 23): ...
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The hidden mental health benefits of books—and how to squeeze more reading (or listening) into your day

A juicy novel may be just what the doctor ordered. This time of year is the perfect time to get cozy and dig into a good book. But whether you're into a spicy romantasy or getting a taste of an ...
NPR

Does listening to an audiobook count as reading?

We cover a lot of debates on this program about policy, ethics, the law. Well, here's another one that draws strong opinions. Does listening to an audiobook count as reading? Andrew Limbong, host of ...