Quote by Joyce Carol Oates

Yes, I've listened to just a few audiobooks - but hope to listen to more. I've wanted to investigate how my own books sound in this format and find the experience of listening, and not reading, quite fascinating.

Yes, I've listened to just a few audiobooks - but hope to li

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their limited but growing interest in audiobooks. They are motivated by curiosity to explore how their own written works translate into an auditory medium. The speaker finds the experience of listening to books instead of reading them to be captivating, highlighting their fascination with this alternative form of storytelling.

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By Joyce Carol Oates

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