Book description
Imagine a world where robots vanished into the wilderness centuries ago, leaving only whispers. Now, a tea monk's quiet life shatters when a robot arrives, seeking the answer to a single, profound question: What do people need? Becky Chambers' Hugo Award-winning A Psalm for the Wild-Built isn't just a story-it's a soothing, soul-nourishing whisper for the soul, perfectly realized in audiobook form.
The magic here lies in how the audio format deepens the experience. You can almost taste the steam rising from the monk's carefully brewed tea as the narrator's calm, warm voice guides you through Panga's lush, gentle world. The robot, Sef, isn't a cold machine but a quiet seeker, and hearing its gentle inquiries-"What do people need?"-echo in the quiet spaces between words makes the philosophical question feel immediate, intimate, and deeply human.
Chambers masterfully asks: In a world where people have what they want, does having more matter? The audiobook doesn't rush for answers; it invites you to sit with the question, just like the monk sits with his tea. The pacing is unhurried, mirroring the story's meditative core. You'll find yourself pausing your walk, closing your eyes, simply listening to the rustle of leaves, the clink of a teacup, and the quiet hum of a world that's chosen peace over progress.
This isn't sci-fi about wars or machines-it's about connection, community, and the quiet courage of asking what truly matters. The narrator's voice is the perfect companion, turning each moment into a small, perfect meditation. You'll finish the audiobook feeling lighter, more hopeful, and quietly convinced that maybe, just maybe, the future we need is already blooming in the spaces between what we have and what we truly need. It's a gift to your spirit, delivered one gentle word at a time. Don't just read it-let it settle in your bones, as softly as a cup of tea.
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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