When I was little my big sister taped a record of The Hobbit which she got from the Library. It wasn’t in great condition but I loved those tapes. I loved hearing the book read out loud and I listened to them for many, many years. I’ve never actually read the book though I know the story well!

The house that I live in now is above a quilting shop and the Woman who owns it listens to audio books constantly while she works.

I think audio books are such a valuable thing and they are listened to by many people in many situations. I’m glad to see that they are available in lots of accessible forms. and that they have embraced new technologies so that they are not a lost medium.