Working Out To An Audiobook.
I’m sure there are multitasking folks out there who already do (or would consider) listening to a book on MP3 while working out.
It’s likely not for everyone. But it might make for a change of pace, literally. And particularly where the author reads his or her own book, there have been times when I’ve gotten more out of listening than than I probably would have from reading. (Hearing Frank McCourt’s Irish accent and personal emphases throughout Angela’s Ashes is the best example I can offer.)
Anyway, I mention all this because Emusic’s giving away single book downloads to folks who try their audiobook service. While their musical catalog caters to independent releases, Emusic’s literary selections run the full spectrum. Here are few samples (about half of which are read by the authors, if you’re interested):
Michael Pollan – The Omnivore’s Dilemma
David Cross – I Drink For A Reason
Cormac McCarthy – The Road
Stephen Colbert – I Am America (And So Can You!)
Anthony Bourdain – Kitchen Confidential
Chelsea Handler – Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea.
David Sedaris – When You Are Engulfed In Flames
Randy Pausch – The Last Lecture
And here’s the link, where you can get the free download.
