Is It Reading?

Is it reading... listening to an audio book on my iPod that is. Can I say "I am in the middle of reading Terry Pratchetts book The Truth" when actually I am listening to it. I have decided that yes I can. No need for excuses... saying "read" is so much easier, so much cleaner than saying "listening to the unabridged audio book on my iPod".

No, I haven't given up printed book by any means, this technique allows me to "read" books at times when I am doing solitary, monotonous pursuits like working in the wood shop or doing the dishes or cooking dinner. Never fear I will keep time open for pondering great thoughts with only the music of the spheres, but when I get the life lessons, world events and daily schedule sorted out it is really nice to get lost in a good book while earning the daily bread!

So suffice to say that between audio books and having my whole music collection at my fingertips I am really happy with my new iPod!!