Here's an unpopular opinion

Listening to an audiobook is not reading. There's nothing wrong with it — it's a perfect legitimate experience. But it isn't reading.

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Lisa82 · 41-45, F

I agree. However, I have also read a book while listening to the audio book at the same time. I think that's reading. Thoughts?

DunningKruger · 61-69, M

@Lisa82 Yes, as long as you are reading the words on the page with your eyes and your brain, that is reading, even if you are listening to the audio concurrently.

househubbi · 51-55

@Lisa82 listening to the audiobook, and following along on the printed page, is, I think, an even better reading experience than just reading in silence. But I agree that simply listening to the audio it’s not always equal to reading. If you want to get the most out of an audiobook, you have to shut off all other perceptual stimuli, so you can focus on what’s being said.