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[–] whatsisface@sh.itjust.works 37 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (3 children)

"Amazon must have recognized the potential success, as 73% of people listen to audiobooks daily."

Well that's a lie. They even posted a reference for the statistic but clearly didn't bother to read it.

The number their source gives is 45% (for US and no mention of daily), with 73% of those people listening during their commutes.

[–] whatsisface@sh.itjust.works 11 points 9 hours ago

Also, that "Fresh" audiobook statistics article is from 2021, but they slapped "(2025)" onto the title to preserve the freshness.

[–] uberdroog@lemmy.world 6 points 9 hours ago (3 children)

Its so cost prohibative, use your library.

[–] Noodle07@lemmy.world 5 points 7 hours ago

Cost? 🏴‍☠️🦜

[–] Diddlydee@feddit.uk 1 points 5 hours ago

I like my local library and use it for the kids, but I also like to own books (and other media) to add to my collection.

[–] starlinguk@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

My library is a joke.

[–] Diddlydee@feddit.uk 2 points 8 hours ago

I can't deal with audio books as they are spoken much slower than I like to read. If they spoke as fast as I read, however, it would sound awful.