They'd be good for that or for if you're doing something else at the same time as a change from music.Never tried audio books, although kind of thought of getting one or two for long road trips in the car.
It's their choice too. If I end up talking in rhyme & they don't like it, I've just to say "I'm sorry. It's just the way I was thinking. I'll try not to rhyme when talking to you." A lot of people like poetry. I am who I am & have the right to be so. People either like me for who I am or they don't. It's their choice.Remember, this is their problem.