To get through a lot of reading, I use text-to-speech software program, and follow along.
I can recommend AT&T Natural Voice Mike . . . http://www.naturalreaders.com/sample.htm
They even have a free version of this program now, that uses voices already on your computer . . . http://www.naturalreaders.com/download.php
The voices are slightly more robotic, but still very good.
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YouTube - The 6 best Text to Speech engines . . . http://youtu.be/-mWQaFTlk5I
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There's also a version of Kindle that does text-to-speech. It's a large download, because you have to use their voices. You also need a program like NVDA, which works in conjunction with it. Here's what you need:
Amazon.com Help: Kindle for PC with Accessibility Plugin . . . http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=help_search_T1_1-1?ie=UTF8&nodeId=200596280&qid=1310070086&sr=1-1
NVDA . . . http://www.nvda-project.org/
Amazon.com Help: Accessibility Shortcuts . . . http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_pcaccess_accessshortcuts?nodeId=200608290&pop-up=1
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Sometimes the TTS program cannot read the text. That's because it has been right protected.