How Many Books Did You Finish in 2023?

A recent article caught our attention, highlighting a survey by YouGov surveying adult reading habits. What percentile do you find yourself in? If you finished more than 50+ books, you’re in the top 1% of adults.

If you didn’t get through as many as you would have liked, and the mountains of unread paperbacks on your bedside table remains the same as last year, don’t fret! We have some ideas about how xigxag can help you enjoy more books.

See the full report on the YouGov website.

Can Audiobooks Help You Finish More in 2024? (Yes!)

We’ve all been there, yearning to devour stories but bogged down by deadlines, busy schedules and the distractions of social media. Modern life seems to be getting busier every year. We all wish we could be finishing more books. And yet people around the world have discovered a secret to getting though their TBR (to-be-read) list: audiobooks.

With audiobooks, multitasking becomes a superpower – folding laundry, commuting, gardening, on a walk or at the gym creates more time to also immerse in captivating narratives. Long drives can be more entertaining than the destination itself. You can adjust the speed of narration, further accelerating the efficiency of your listening by as much as 3x.

Audiobooks demand and maintain your focus, guiding you through the narrative without the allure of skimming or social media detours. You’ll find yourself finishing chapters, then entire books, in a flow previously unmatched by your eyes alone.

Beyond Enjoying More Books – The Magic of Audiobooks

The magic of audiobooks goes beyond mere speed. Audiobooks tap into a different side of your reading experience, unlocking unique advantages:

• Enhanced Emotional Connection: Talented narrators breathe life into characters, inflecting dialogue with emotion and nuance, drawing you deeper into the story’s heart. Get goosebumps at a thrilling climax, shed a tear alongside a heartbroken protagonist, all through the power of the human voice.
• Accessibility for All: Struggling with visual fatigue or learning disabilities? Audiobooks open doors for all readers. Whether you’re visually impaired or just crave a break from screens, audiobooks bridge the gap, keeping the joy of stories accessible to everyone
• Discovery and Exploration: Unfamiliar genres, intimidating classics, daunting authors – these can all seem off-limits in the world of text. Audiobooks lower the barrier, allowing you to sample new literary territories with minimal investment. Discover unexpected favorites, rediscover forgotten genres, and broaden your literary horizons, all thanks to the spoken word.

Audiobooks aren’t a cheat code to conquer your TBR overnight. But they are a powerful tool, offering flexibility, engagement, and accessibility that can revolutionise your reading habits. Here are some tips to unleash their book-finishing beast:

• Find the Perfect Narrator: A narrator’s voice can make or break the experience. Play a sample before you listen and read audiobook-specific reviews that mention narrators in order to find voices that resonate.
• Mix and Match: Don’t limit yourself! Use audiobooks for non-fiction heavy lifting, for commutes and chores, or for genres you’ve always wanted to try. Let them complement your traditional reading.
• Embrace Multitasking: Don’t get caught up in the guilt of “not really reading.” Audiobooks are reading, just in a different form. Embrace the freedom they offer and watch your productivity soar alongside your book count.
• Join the Community: Connect with fellow audiobook lovers on the xigag app. Share recommendations, discuss narrators, share your favourite quotes and celebrate your audiobook progress together.

If you haven’t tried audiobooks before, xigxag is the perfect way to start. Try your first book at a great price without having to commit to a subscription. And if you’re a 50+ books per year listener, our pricing model offers rewards the more you listen. Unlike on Audible, we’ll never limit you to only one book per month.

So, what are you waiting for? Embrace the audiobook revolution. Rediscover the joy of stories and enjoy more books in 2024. To get started, download the xigxag app today.