I love audio books. It means I can solve puzzles/crochet/draw/do my nails/whatever AND get my reading in at the same time. It's great! And if the narrator is good it can be such a wonderful experience. I'm not great at physically sitting down with a book anymore (who has time for that??) and, as you say, if a book drags having it read to you can bring it to life in a new way. I don't think I'd have read so many classics if there weren't audiobooks of them. I've never finished War and Peace (I will one day!) but the try where I got by far the furthest was the audio book reading. Because even if my thoughts stray the story goes on and pulls me back.

I also love Tour de France so I will certainly be watching and now pay extra much attention! :D