I really enjoyed reading sbout this. I get out to the theater a few times a year, and really love it. What a cool idea to be able to have an abundance of plays at your fingertips and be able to watch as many as you wish!
My family growing up was a theater family. My dad was a professor of theater and we all acted and loved going to plays. Today, all four of my siblings are movie buffs and love to compare notes on their favorite screenplays.
I’m the odd one out, and don’t watch a lot of movies. I’m more into books. I listen to about four audio books a month, and I’m in two book clubs. I’m too active and busy to sit and read — or watch shows. So audio books are my enrichment! My favorite genres are mysteries and historical fiction. I can’t get enough of it! If I had more time, I would add historical nonfiction.
You’re absolutely right. There is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the many ways to improve our minds and continually increase our education. And not enough people realize that.
Ah that's so cool that you come from a theatre background - I reckon theatre and improv, particularly as a kid/teen, does wonders for one's confidence and development :D
And I definitely relate to the book thing! They really are doing marvelous things with audio, aren't they? Do you use Audible? I've heard great things. Personally, I'm the opposite - find I drift if I listen to someone else reading the story, but have heard some wonderful audio adaptations. What kinds of historical fiction are you into? (I mean what era)
Oh I wish being in the theater was good for my self esteem and confidence, but I was a terribly awkward kid, and was never comfortable being on stage. I begged my dad to give me a stage hand job instead. So I ran props. Best job ever!
As for historical fiction, I seem to gravitate toward WWII, but I think it's because there are so many popular books from that time, and my book clubs keep picking them. Just finished reading The Women by Kristin Hannah, which is about Vietnam and the women who served as combat nurses.
My husband and daughter both say the same thing as you about listening to books. They will only read physical books for the same reasons. They drift off. But it really works for me. I've pretty much constantly good a book in my ear if I'm out walking, or doing chores or cooking. Oh, and yes I have an Audible subscription and use free audio book services too!