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Is there a right way — or wrong way — to listen to an audio book?

By Barry Gordemer
Published January 22, 2025 at 4:13 AM EST

Should you listen to audio books at regular speed, or should you bump it up to two, even three times faster? Audio book fans have been going back and forth on social media.

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Barry Gordemer
Barry Gordemer is an award-winning producer, editor, and director for NPR's Morning Edition. He's helped produce and direct NPR coverage of two Persian Gulf wars, eight presidential elections, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and hurricanes Katrina and Harvey. He's also produced numerous profiles of actors, musicians, and writers.
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