Mystery/Thriller Reading Friends discussion

I know some of you listen to audio books on your iPads and iPhones. I downloaded an audio book from overdrive , but when I clicked on it I just had a sample and the chapters were locked. Can anybody help me figure out how to listen to the book I downloaded.
Thanks

Amy: Usually you access Overdrive through your library. Perhaps Overdrive offers samples to try that are like Kindle samples outside of specific library catalogs.
I log on to my library inside the Overdrive app with my card number and pin before going to request an audio, checking it out, then downloading it all from the library section of Overdrive.
Hope this helps!

Thanks Ann, that’s what I did. I’ll probably have to go to the library to see if they can help me.

Ann, when you download a book does it say mp3 ?

Amy: Yes, after borrowing, the button next to the book on my “checked out” screen says “download MP3”. Good luck!
Borrowing audio books from the library is so handy!

NY Times of listening vs reading.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/08/op...

Thanks for the link to the article Barry!
You know I love my audiobooks. I agree with the general premises and that more time listening developes the skill of more comprehension; and some books are better than others for listening. Both in concert works well too.
I liked this quote, “ Print may be best for lingering over words or ideas, but audiobooks add literacy to moments where there would otherwise be none.”

Barry wrote: "NY Times of listening vs reading.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/08/op..."

Interesting article, Barry. Thanks for posting. A couple of responses:

I always thought "Wherefore Art Thou Romeo" was Juliet wondering about Romeo's location.

I find it easier to get through difficult text by listening than reading. I do wonder if my comprehension is the same, though. While listening allows me to push through and gather the surface concepts, it doesn't allow me to linger and reflect which may mean I miss some of the more complex information.

Ann, the line you quoted had a completely different meaning for me out of context than it did when i read it in the article. I thought the author was saying that listening adds literary value to moments in a book where none were intended. Not at all what he meant!

Carol: Me too!! (Romeo and Juliet) and I also often prefer listening to difficult text. I agree that comprehension may be different when listening, but the benefits outweigh those limits for me. When I hear something it seems to stick in my mind longer allowing for rumination.
The dual meaning of the quote is a funny example of comprehension. ;)

Carol/Bonadie wrote: "I always thought "Wherefore Art Thou Romeo" was Juliet wondering about Romeo's location.
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I find it easier to get through difficult text by listening than reading.

The line you quoted had a completely different meaning for me out of context than it did when i read it in the article. I thought the author was saying that listening adds literary value to moments in a book where none were intended. Not at all what he meant!"