Print books are rather newfangled. The printing press wasn’t even invented until 1450. The first stories, including scripture, were told, not printed. And even stories that were written out by hand had limited reach. But just about every village had someone to relate histories and folktales. Now, as then, the storyteller (narrator) can enhance or detract from the experience.

Most audiobook listeners will also read print and electronic media if they don’t have issues with vision. I’m flexible.