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14 Jan 2024 · Written by Kelli

How Many Books Did You Finish in 2023?

How Many Books Did You Finish in 2023?
A recent article caught our attention, highlighting a survey by <a href="https://today.yougov.com/entertainment/articles/48239-54-percent-of-americans-read-a-book-this-year">YouGov</a> surveying adult reading habits. What percentile do you find yourself in? If you finished more than 50+ books, youโ€™re in the top 1% of adults.

If you didnโ€™t get through as many as you would have liked, and the mountains of unread paperbacks on your bedside table remains the same as last year, donโ€™t fret! We have some ideas about how xigxag can help you enjoy more books.

See the full report on the YouGov website.

Can Audiobooks Help You Finish More in 2024? (Yes!)

Weโ€™ve all been there, yearning to devour stories but bogged down by deadlines, busy schedules and the distractions of social media. Modern life seems to be getting busier every year. We all wish we could be finishing more books. And yet people around the world have discovered a secret to getting though their TBR (to-be-read) list: audiobooks.

With audiobooks, multitasking becomes a superpower โ€“ folding laundry, commuting, gardening, on a walk or at the gym creates more time to also immerse in captivating narratives. Long drives can be more entertaining than the destination itself. You can adjust the speed of narration, further accelerating the efficiency of your listening by as much as 3x.

Audiobooks demand and maintain your focus,ย guiding you through the narrative without the allure of skimming or social media detours.ย Youโ€™ll find yourself finishing chapters,ย then entire books,ย in a flow previously unmatched by your eyes alone.

Beyond Enjoying More Books โ€“ The Magic of Audiobooks

The magic of audiobooks goes beyond mere speed. Audiobooks tap into a different side of your reading experience, unlocking unique advantages:

Audiobooks arenโ€™t a cheat code to conquer your TBR overnight. But they are a powerful tool, offering flexibility, engagement, and accessibility that can revolutionise your reading habits. Here are some tips to unleash their book-finishing beast:

If you havenโ€™t tried audiobooks before, xigxag is the perfect way to start. Try your first book at a great price without having to commit to a subscription. And if youโ€™re a 50+ books per year listener, our pricing model offers rewards the more you listen. Unlike on Audible, weโ€™ll never limit you to only one book per month.

So, what are you waiting for? Embrace the audiobook revolution. Rediscover the joy of stories and enjoy more books in 2024. To get started, download the xigxag app today.

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