When I was in high school, I remember utilizing Cliff Notes whenever possible. I do not know why I hated book reports, but I would always wait until the last minute to read or not fully read the book, and get the Cliff Notes instead. I do not know if they were effective, but I managed to submit the assignment when expected, and not always with the best grade.
As an adult, I began to enjoy reading books like the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series and was obsessed with it. I enjoyed reading that series because at the time, I had a coworker who was reading it too, and we would talk about how the story was unfolding, and it would help me get clarification when it took the complex twists and turns. I also got into the Harry Potter series, and the same coworker was reading it too. I could not wait to finish each book so we could share our insights. I would often get impatient and jump ahead in the book because I could not wait to see what was next.
Through the years, I have come across other book series that would get my attention, and I not only read them but also downloaded the audiobook. It would really make it interesting, and I could picture in my mind what each character looked like and the setting of where each story took place. I would have my earbuds on and often find myself so immersed in the story that I would forget I was out in public and would voice my comments or emotions aloud. There is one book series that I enjoyed so much that the country where it is based is the Shetland Islands, and that is on my bucket list of places to visit.
When I lost a little over half of my eyesight over 18 years ago, I remember the Ophthalmologist explaining to me that my vision would either stay the same or would gradually get worse. I am grateful that over the years, my vision has remained the same. Knowing this information motivated me to read as much as I could. That was another reason for me to explore audiobooks. I remember when I was little, I read books along with the mini record player. That was one of my favorite things to do, and I would read and listen to the same books repeatedly. It was a sense of escape for me to the land of make-believe. I would not mind visiting that place from time to time.
The World of Dlo 