I listen to them during walks and commute, or while cooking. I live with the fact that I may miss some bits because of lack of focus.
It's not so much lack of time to read as much as enjoying a book-like experience while doing other things: I also read normal books.
It's also worth saying that some audio productions are not just dronish narration. Multiple voices actors, effects, music etc make for a different experience than the book itself. E.g. the "Sandman" audio production on audible is pretty great (although I hate the voice of Death).
It's not so much lack of time to read as much as enjoying a book-like experience while doing other things: I also read normal books.
It's also worth saying that some audio productions are not just dronish narration. Multiple voices actors, effects, music etc make for a different experience than the book itself. E.g. the "Sandman" audio production on audible is pretty great (although I hate the voice of Death).