Sometimes I'll put on an old favorite movie while I sew because I can listen and tell what is going on without having to stop what I'm doing and watch. Usually, though, it's having Alexa shuffle a music playlist.
on the subject of Kindles, love 'em. I had 8-10 when I retired from teaching. (I'd buy 2-3 when on sale-about $40/each) Shared the extras with family, but kept 2 for myself. One is always charged. (I read at bedtime) My cousin was always on phone on Facebook, so she likes the larger screen of the Kindle.