My Mental Stimulant

Taking dives in my HBO chamber led me to the wonderful world of audiobooks. At first, I took my iPod in with me and listened to music. But I found myself getting restless for the 45 min or more that I spent in there. I mentioned this to Jack, and he came up with the perfect solution.

Jack has always been a prolific reader and often encouraged me to read more. Because my vision is shaky, it became clear that reading a book was just not an option for me right now. He had already been thinking about audiobooks for me and with this call to action, he made it happen. As a regular patron of our local library, Jack explored and found some books on cd he thought I would enjoy. I imported the books onto my computer and then transferred them to my iPod. I entered the chamber and started the first book. Wow! What a journey it took me on! One of the first books I listened to was set in Scotland, and I felt like I was there. The spoken words activate my imagination, and I visualize the scenes better than if they were on TV.

Since last October, I have listened to over a dozen books. It's been great fun, and time in the chamber flies by. I have a deep admiration for the engaging talent of the narrarators of the books. I actively pour through the library's online catalog to fill my new appetite for books. Currently, I am listening to Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger. Some of my favorites so far are Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts and the Odd trilogy by Dean Koontz.

Please share your faves with me :)