Remember radio dramas? I do! I was fortunate enough to grow up when there was no and later little television; when we sat in front of our BLAUPUNKT radio at night, with the magic dial glowing in the dark, listening in on the world outside.
The radio drama was our entertainment which still is in my opinion - although I may be seeing it through sepia-tinted glasses - superior to nearly every television series. The use of sound effects was truly amazing in its ability to conjure up vivid images and changing settings.
And now we also have audio books which are a real treat for sore eyes! www.archive.org has some of the best collections of BBC Radio Shows. Click on "TITLE", then on a letter of the alphabet, to search for the title of the book you want to find. The The LibriVox Collection has more titles but I have a real problem listening to those American accents.
Right now I'm "reading" Jenny Colgan's charming book "The Bookshop on the Corner". You may wish to join me; click here and close your eyes.
But you're not tied to your computer! With every radio now having a USB connection, you can click on one of the DOWNLOAD OPTIONS, save the mp3 file to a memory stick, and plug it into your radio. Happy listening!
