So lethargic as publishers are about drumming up interesting reading material, they are diligent about withholding numbers to anyone who would put something controversial in print.

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Because audio books are not just about the text, they are about who is reading the text, in most cases skilled performers who can bring the text alive.

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They are optimized for an audience that cares about reading.

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