Play Book Tag discussion

I am going to be a bit whiny for a minute, I apologize.

Y'all I REALLY want to read Hamilton. I have the book, I am about 175 pages in, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. With American having a good shot at being the tag next month, I am determined to finish it. Cause I'm not throwing away my....shot! (I couldn't help myself!)

So, what is the problem? you may ask. I just started back to school and my reading time for books I enjoy is virtually zero (though I spend tens of hours a week reading law! lol) and when I do have time, I need something a bit more mindless to offset the hard reading I do during the school year. (Come on cheesy Christmas romance novels! I am ready for you!)

For instance, got home from class at 9:30 last night, made dinner, then sat down to read a chapter of Hamilton. I kid you not, I think I fell asleep before I turned a single page.

So, all of that slight whining just to get to this point: Who has listened to Hamilton?

I have a backlog of Audible credits and this feels like a good use. In addition, Scott Brick narrates it and I have enjoyed other things he has done. Yes, it is 36+ hours, but I spend a ton of time in my car with work and school.

I do not typically listen to history, so that makes me a bit nervous, but Chernow's writing is so clear and easy to follow that this might be the time to try. Plus, I have a hard copy if I want to flip back and look up something.

Anyone have perspective to throw my way?!

I started it in June, or maybe May? I'm about half way through. It's good, very good, but it's dense and requires attention. I own a hardback copy that I actually bought for my Dad before he died. I didn't get very far with that, so heavy and hard on the wrists. I tried listening to it, but my attention wandered if I wasn't just sitting still doing nothing else. I wasn't too impressed with the reader. I found that I wanted to go back and read whatever text I'd just listened to.

At the moment, I'm reading an overdrive copy on my kindle. (Set to airplane mode so it won't disappear because it's long overdue.) I should just buy an e-copy, but it irks me to buy it twice. However, I keep wanting to highlight things or write notes and I'm reluctant to do that with the DTB. The chapters are long. I'd like to be able to read a chapter in one sitting, but it's not working out that way.

Jgrace wrote: "I started it in June, or maybe May? I'm about half way through. It's good, very good, but it's dense and requires attention. I own a hardback copy that I actually bought for my Dad before he died. ..."

Hmmmm...that is not a glowing endorsement of the audio. I feel like I have listened to other things by Scott Brick and enjoyed them. Do you know if he is the narrator of yours? There may be a possibility that he did an updated version after the musical became a hit and you have the previous narrator.

I also like to try and read a chapter at a time, but at 25-30 pages each, the chapters take me about an hour to get through. Lately I have just been reading 5-10 pages at a time (if that!)

I like Scott Brick sometimes. With this book, I think it's mostly a problem with the content.
I just finished slogging through the chapter that is mostly about establishing a central banking system. I know my attention would wander if I was listening. I really want to understand it and all of the consequences in our national history, but it's just not as compelling as all the juicey personal details.

I like Scott Brick but non-fiction can be hard to listen to. I tend to want the book and the audio at the same time for non-fiction. That works well for me. you already have the book, go ahead and get the audio. That way if the text gets to dense for a listen, you can switch to reading. Plus you've got all the illustrations and maps!

Barbara wrote: "I like Scott Brick but non-fiction can be hard to listen to. I tend to want the book and the audio at the same time for non-fiction. That works well for me. you already have the book, go ahead and ..."

The illustrations and maps—and old pictures!—are a definite bonus.

Grr....I may just need to be more diligent about trying to read it in print...

Jgrace wrote: "I should just buy an e-copy, but it irks me to buy it twice...."

What's your email address again? I have a hard time keeping track. Email me at annastanford@gmail.com for a copy.

annapi wrote: "Jgrace wrote: "I should just buy an e-copy, but it irks me to buy it twice...."

What's your email address again? I have a hard time keeping track. Email me at annastanford@gmail.com for a copy."

You are so kind, Anna. But I already own this book and I'm going to make use of what I have. (It fills one of my goals to read from my own shelf). I'll continue to read my overdue library copy when I'm not home and sit at my kitchen table with a book easle when I read the hardback. It may take me the rest of the year to finish it. but I'll get there.