How We Listen
Morning, noon, or night, our editors make listening a fun part of every day.
Our favourite part of listening to audiobooks and podcasts is that we can fit it into every part of the day. If you’ve found your listening routine, we can almost guarantee that it’s totally unique to you. If you haven’t found that sweet medium of knocking out daily activities and finishing audio content, don’t worry! We’ve each shared three titles we’re listening to now, and when we enjoy listening to them the most.
Do you have a unique listening routine? We'd love to hear it! Share with us and your fellow audiophiles by tagging Audible Canada on Facebook, @Audible_ca on Instagram or Twitter, and add the #listenmore hashtag so others can follow along!
— The Audible Editors
Hsin's Picks
“Morning meditation with Wild Sounds of Canada”
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When I let my mind wander and roam free in the soothing/ delightful landscape of nature sounds.
“Lunch break with Kitchen Confidential ”
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When my ears happily feast on delicious virtual cuisines and all the bizarre adventures from chef Anthony Bourdain’s culinary career.
“Nerdy evening with Light Falls”
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When my science brain enjoys a bite-sized package of top-notch theatrical performance and the extraordinary beauty of modern Physics.
Juliann's Picks
“Breakfast inspiration with Field Guide”
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I love planning out my meals for the day while listening to amazing local chefs.
“Exercise break with a great story”
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When I exercise, I love to to listen to engaging and poignant stories.
“Bedtime meditation with You Are Here”
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When I wind down each day, I take a moment to breathe and rest.
Tori's Picks
“Drinking coffee in the morning”
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I like to wake up slow, and a half hour podcast episode is the perfect amount of time to get ready for the day.
“Walking the dog”
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I walk the same route every day, so a thriller really amps up my excitement to head out and get to the bottom of the mystery.
“Playing video games”
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When I escape into the wild to save a certain princess, I love tapping even further into the game with a listen about the links between plant and animal life that inspired the breathtaking scenes.
"By listening, you acknowledge and embrace the world that is going on outside your head, which helps you sort out what's going on inside your head."
—From You're Not Listening, by Kate Murphy.Sarah's Picks
“On the run (but just for fun)”
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It’s not always easy to get out of bed and into my running shoes each morning, but a binge-worthy mystery lessens the struggle—and keeps me distracted and motivated when my feet start to ache.
“Comedic listens, well-done”
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Humour and cooking go together like PB+J. When I can’t tell if I’m crying from chopping onions or from laughing too hard, I know I’ve found a true gem.
“Knit one, binge four episodes”
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I knit almost every night. And when I’m not watching TV while crafting socks and sweaters, I’m listening to titles about my favourite shows and other cultural phenomena.
Melissa's Picks
“Morning walk”
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Before I log in for work, I like to start my day with a brisk walk around my neighborhood and an inspiring listen. Badass Habits by Jen Sincero is the perfect way to get me into gear. It sure beats checking emails before my morning cup of coffee.
“Heading to dance class”
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I have about a 30 minute commute to take dance lessons. While on the train, I love listening to mysteries – most recently Riley Sager’s Home Before Dark – while staring out the window and trying to figure out how it ends.
“Cooking”
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I like to close my day with a sweet romance and a happily ever after. Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting has been keeping me company while I try to master cake pops.
Aiyonnah's Picks
“Rolling out of bed”
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I definitely have a love-hate (mostly hate) relationship with waking up, but listening to some type of personal development title always gets me ready to conquer the day's tasks!
“Midday long-board ride”
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There's nothing better than cruising through my local park listening to humanity try to navigate life on an un-inhabitable planet!
“End-of-day workout session”
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This title is perfect for quarantine life - it's so happy and compliments my end of day workout which is really casual: lots of stretching and deep breathing.
