Books are wonderful and I love them. But the business model seems to be flawed, especially when you self-publish on Amazon. I’ve recently spoken with an author who self-published a book on Amazon. In the first 4 months he sold less than 100 copies and made less than $200. My own experience from earlier this…
Tag: Audio
Will I Buy the New Apple AirPods?
Will I buy the new AirPods? The short answer is: No. Should you buy the new AirPods? The short answer is: Yes. (If you don’t own any yet.) I bought my AirPods exactly two years ago. To be honest, I was reluctant to buy them. I have been pretty happy with my regular headphones, and…
Audio Is Titanically Important
I am a huge believer in audio. These days, more than ever. I started listening to audiobooks 11 years ago, inspired by a friend (thank you, Rouven!). I had a portable MP3 player. First, I had to buy or lend a CD, then convert the CD into MP3, and then load them onto the device….
My favorite podcasts
I love audiobooks. And I love podcasts. Why podcasts? Podcasts are usually “lighter” to digest than audio books, so I choose them in environments where my concentration is not 100%, or when I’m more in the mood for entertainment than hard-core learning. Usually I choose podcasts when running, during my lunch walks, or when being in…