I don't mind working by myself, or working with someone else. Either way is fine with me. I use a cheap mp3 player (cos I wouldn't want to break my nice phone), stick a talking book on there, and just point me in the direction of some windows and I'm happy.
I do the same. All sorts of audio books. You would be surprised how much you can learn while working
same , i have an account with audible and pay 7.99 a month i think and get free credits for any book each month , its great
also have a similar thing with music and have access to millions of tracks on iphone , keeps the boredom away
missus is gonna do a bit with me when daughter starts school in sept too , might wish i was alone again