CD-audio book

[ChrisGreaves]

Can one read a CD-audio book?
I download and listen to dozens of podcasts each week.
I borrow and read dozens of books each week.
But what the heck am I doing with Audio Books on CDs?
I borrow the CD Audio-book from the library and transcribe it to my little podcast-listening device, and then playback the book as I walk around town or drift off to sleep.
But am I “reading” or am I “listening to” The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene?

[HansV]

Let's compromise on "You're playing The Elegant Universe".

[Rudi]

...and then playback the book as I walk around town or drift off to sleep.
But am I “reading” or am I “listening to” The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene?

If you fall asleep, then your'e not reading or listening...
IMHO, you are listening to an audio book or podcast; though ultimately reading and listening are both used to gather information, so its base purpose is the same.

Here are two links to read if you want help to make up your mind:
-- Audio Books vs. Book Books: Which Does the Brain Prefer?
-- Is Listening to Audio Books Really the Same as Reading?