Book description
Imagine hearing monks whispering in the dark, preserving knowledge after the world burns. That's A Canticle for Leibowitz on audiobook-Walter M. Miller Jr.'s 1961 Hugo-winning masterpiece, still haunting and brilliant today. ππ₯
Miller's own WWII trauma (bombing Monte Cassino Abbey) fuels this post-apocalyptic epic. Set centuries after a nuclear holocaust, it follows a Catholic order guarding relics of a pre-war tech genius-Saint Leibowitz. The novel spans millennia: barbarism, rebirth, war, and the same human folly repeating. But Miller's genius? He makes it funny. Satirical, sharp, and deeply human.
The audiobook? Pure magic. The narrator's calm, reverent tone turns monastery chants into something sacred. You hear the weight of history in every pause-the tension as monks guard forbidden books, the dread of a new war. It's not just read; it's felt.
Why listen now? Because Miller's warning about humanity's cycle of destruction and rebirth? Still terrifyingly relevant. We're still building, burning, and rebuilding. His Catholic lens isn't preachy-it's a quiet anchor in chaos.
This isn't just a classic. It's the holy grail of sci-fi. And the audiobook? It makes you feel like you're sitting in that monastery, whispering with the monks as history repeats. ποΈβ¨
Don't just read it. Hear it. Your ears (and mind) will thank you.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience