Struggling with Non-fiction Audiobooks

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Struggle with comprehension with non fiction

Hey all,

So recently started listening to Audiobooks and I'm currently reading a lot of non fiction, I've found however that often while listening to Audiobooks I can become distracted and not fully take in what I've just heard, often I'll stop and try to think about a chapter i just listened too and can only recall the bare surface of the topics discussed.

I'm slightly annoyed as was hoping Audiobooks would increase my rate of reading per year but the fact my comprehension is down kind of defeats the point in my eyes, with non fiction i want to take away lessons and actionable steps, not have a hazy memory of what I just listened too.

Anyway, I'm now trying out listening to some fiction, which in fairness I don't read enough of so maybe that's audiobooks place for me in my life, was just wondering if anyone else has success with non fiction audio and actual comprehension or is it just me?

Do we agree it is easier to listen to fiction vs non-fiction?

Recent non-fiction books we have listen to

Do certain genre cater to the audiobook format?

Are there some non-fiction books that just don't work in the audio format?

Does the narrator make a difference, does the author reading the book help?

Are there books you just would not read if not for audio?

Is listening to non-fiction audiobooks a learned skill?

Know your learning style: audio, visual and kinetic

Do you need to be doing a different activity when listening to non-fiction vs fiction?

Tricks and tips for listening to non-fiction audiobooks?

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