The Beauty of Audiobooks and Ebooks.

For audiobooks, there is an additional appeal factor to consider and that is the narration. The pacing, dictation, and even just the voice of the narrator can make or break the audiobook. Personally, I have stopped an audiobook in the first few chapters if the narration is not done well. Much like voice over work for television, book narration is a craft that takes practice to be successful. 

Typically there is music set at the beginning and at the end of an audiobook, but this is not always the case. For example, I haven't come across any Non-Fiction audiobooks that provide music. 

Another major plus for audiobooks is that the listener is able to control the speed of the narration. If the patron wants to just truck through the rest of the book or needs to slow it down, they have the ability to do so. 

For Ebooks, I think patrons like having the power to control the size and style of the front. It gives them more control in order for them to read comfortably. The only down side, that I can tell, is that patrons don't right away how long the novel is. I don't think that Ebooks affect the pacing or tone of the novel. It only digitizes the books but doesn't add anything to it like audiobooks do. 

A major plus for Ebooks is the convenience it provides to patrons. They are able to take their books anywhere they go without all of the extra weight. I have had many patrons in the past come to me for last minute help downloading books to their phone before they go on a big trip. 

Audiobooks and Ebooks are great resources for patrons. It expands the audience that authors can reach by providing their books in different mediums.