Setting goals is important. A goal I set for myself is to read a certain number of books in a calendar year, usually a minimum of 25. At the time I am writing this, I am taking part in my annual year-end reading marathon to reach that number. I don’t set restrictions on the genre (non-fiction and poetry are usually my main areas of interest), length, or format. In recent years, audiobooks have become a large part of my reading habits. 

Yet there are some people who do not consider listening to an audiobook as “real” reading. Speaking as someone trained as a professional librarian, “reading” can include engaging with written work in a variety of different ways. Listening to an audiobook is one way and one in which I may connect with a book differently than traditional reading in terms of understanding and remembering the material. 

Here at Boyle McCauley News we offer different ways to read our community newspaper. Many people enjoy the tactile experience of reading the print edition. Others read the online versions of our articles at our website. Yet others download the PDF of each issue from our website and scroll through the edition on their computer, tablet, or phone.

The way that someone chooses to read the paper is a personal decision likely based on convenience and accessibility. Having multiple options also lets us reach readers beyond the area.Regardless of how you read the paper, we thank you for spending time with us.