I consider audiobooks and visual novels, both as books. They're books with an implementation layer applied on top (narration, artwork, music). My views are stil

I consider audiobooks and visual novels, both as books. They're books with an implementation layer applied on top (narration, artwork, music). My views are still mixed up. Most often I've noticed people in discussion about audiobooks will also talk about the narrator's performance, or the VN's artwork/music. And those have a very strong influence on what they thought of the book. This is the bit that does not sit well with me, as it takes away from individual aspects of reading. It also means that a poor implementation can lead someone to hold a book in a negative light. I'm not necessarily on board with the author regarding practice; it's a good sentiment to learn something new while reading, and also how it ties in with our own (lack of) interpersonal skills. But not everything needs to be about productivity or skills, especially if a leisure activity is used as a means of escape.