Recommended before sleep! Listen on Audible: 'Reading is Just Right at a Hum' [Audible] [Amazon] [Good Sleep]

Currently trying out Audible

I signed up for Amazon Audible the other day.

Since then, I can't help but look forward to bedtime.

This is what I'm listening to right now.
I absolutely love the title.

Remembering how to 'savor reading'

I've always been a frequent reader.

But after finding this work by chance, I realized that lately I had been focusing too much on inputting information quickly and in large quantities.

Sometimes I would quickly breeze through a book before bed.

However, while you can read fast that way, you aren't really savoring it.
Sometimes reading starts to feel flavorless.

Until a little while ago, I used to borrow a huge stack of books from the library, but I ended up with indigestion. I would just skim through them, return them, and borrow another huge stack. I had just stopped going to the library because of this ongoing reading indigestion.

But since I started listening to 'Reading is Just Right at a Hum,' I realized that everyone has their own way of reading. I realized it's okay to read much more freely. Furthermore, for the first time in a while, I've started wanting to take plenty of time to read a long novel.

Gentle on the ears

The voice of the Audible narrator is very beautiful.
It's perfect for before sleep.

When I looked up who the narrator for 'Reading is Just Right at a Hum' was, it turned out to be the author, Kozue Oshima herself.

Wait, you run a curry shop in the story? And you've published a book, and your narration is professional-grade? What does that even mean?

I got curious and looked it up, and it turns out you used to be an announcer. That makes sense.

By the way.

I usually listen to Radio NIKKEI while I'm on the move.

This is for gathering information to understand market trends. 2025, the level of uncertainty is high.

The hosts change depending on the day of the week, so you can hear information from various perspectives.

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and especially Fridays are the most interesting.

"The Money" is always lively and feels a bit noisy. This is a fun atmosphere when you're out and about.

Since I was used to the atmosphere of "The Money" for listening to learn, Audible's "Reading is Just Right at a Hum" feels very fresh.
With Audible, there are no commercials. There is no background noise. Just the voice of a professional narrator. The purity of the environment for the act of listening is high. This is nothing but healing.

To use an analogy, "The Money" is like watching a game at a stadium.
In contrast, Audible feels like coming to a planetarium. It's comfortable every night and perfect for falling asleep.

Summary

"Reading is Just Right at a Hum"
For reading beginners and professional readers alike.
A book scattered with hints to make reading even freer and to help you love books more.
Furthermore, the author's own narration voice is gentle on the ears. It is perfect for listening before falling asleep.

Audible is running a campaign until April 15, 2025. You can get the first 2 months for 99 yen per month, and you can also receive up to 700 yen in Amazon gift cards.

You can check if you are eligible via this link.

Bonus.

Audiobooks and dieting are a perfect match.
I find myself walking extra because I'm curious about what happens next in the content.
Walking while wearing a smartwatch and listening to audiobooks. Step counts. Calories burned. It's fun to see the numbers keep adding up.

I love using this type of earphone when walking.
The air-conduction type feels like having tiny speakers near your ears.
Since it doesn't block your ears, there is almost no feeling of pressure.
Because it doesn't block your ears, you can hear outside sounds clearly, which is safe when you're on the move.

When walking at night, flashing lights are also essential.

If you change your shoes, you can run anytime.
It's easy to keep up without overdoing it.
The ASICS JOLT series is great because it accommodates wide feet.

Read Baby Read!!!
Read, read, and read some more.
Setting a theme and using Kindle Unlimited is effective for deepening your knowledge.