Sigh, much the same with the Wisconsin library Overdrive collection. The actual e-book selection is predominated by non-fiction ‘How To’ and ‘Self Improvement’ books. The collection as a whole is very weighted towards audio books. Looking at the new additions over the last few months I'd say a rough assessment would be 5 new audio books for every new e-book. Not much use to me! Warning strong personal opinion ahead.

I just do not get audio books. When I read a book I at times read along at regular pace and at other times immediately reread a passage one or more times; either because of its particular significance or just to savor the language. I can’t see duplicating that experience with an audio book without great difficulty.

I can see the use of audio books for those with impaired vision, but realistically a whole lot of people attempt to substitute listening for reading, often so that they can supposedly ‘read’ the book in this fashion while simultaneously doing something else; driving, cleaning the house, … Every study done, primarily directed towards cell phone use while doing other activities requiring any sort of concentration of focus, has shown that people are just not able to multitask in this fashion. I have to wonder if people who chose to ‘read’ a book in this way are not as much interested in putting the notch in their belt as they are in really truly comprehending and appreciating the book—not dissimilar to the Cliff Notes version.