What you describe is similar to my experience. I’ve wondered if it’s a brain difference for some people. I know a lot of people with ADHD who prefer audiobooks because they focus better when they have something to occupy their hands while, like you, I need to read the words to focus.
I wrote an essay against Audiobooks in 2024. I think putting our two essays together makes for an interesting debate! https://laurakbray.substack.com/p/im-not-listening
What you describe is similar to my experience. I’ve wondered if it’s a brain difference for some people. I know a lot of people with ADHD who prefer audiobooks because they focus better when they have something to occupy their hands while, like you, I need to read the words to focus.