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Audiobooks, libraries, reading on the go — what’s not to like?

Por: The Boston Globe Opinion January 15, 2023

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At a time in our country’s history when libraries and librarians are finding themselves under siege, I was delighted to read Jeff Jacoby’s column on how he discovered the joy of audiobooks ( Ideas, Jan. 8). When, describing the turning point, he recalls how “one day about 18 years ago, while visiting the public library, I passed the section where books on tape were shelved,” he demonstrates exactly how important it is for libraries to... + full article



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