I listen to books on CD. I have been doing this for several years and you would be shocked at how many books I have listen to. I have finished most boks by 10-15 authors. I do not take the time or have the patience to sit down and read a book. (Thank god for the library) My back is toward the TV so I can not see the picture easily and I get tired of all the screaming on the judge shows or the "takl" shows.