[patrickt]

Originally Posted by drjd

I was reading this interesting article on the ages old debate of reading vs. listening to books.

Are Audiobooks As Good For You As Reading? Here’s What Experts Say

I found two of the arguments particularly fascinating, in support of the two different schools of thoughts, which are worth consideration and debate.

No debate. If you can't read, are blind, or are driving a car or something similar then listen to someone reading you a book.

Absent any of those cautions, read.