Busy readers giving more books a listen

Bibliophiles find books on tape or compact disc the right medium to enjoy literature in situations where their eyes are already occupied. Madison.com reports People with sight problems are appreciative customers of audio books. The adaptability of audio books to so many environments has made audio books one of the fastest-growing segments of the publishing industry, reaching an estimated $832 million in sales in 2004, growing 75 percent since 1995 and capturing 10 percent of the book market, according to the Audio Publishers Association.