Book description
Imagine a world where robots vanished into the wilderness centuries ago, leaving only myths. Now, a tea monk's quiet life shifts when a robot arrives, seeking the answer to one simple question: What do people need? This isn't a high-stakes sci-fi thriller-it's a gentle, profound conversation about what truly matters, perfectly captured in Becky Chambers' A Psalm for the Wild-Built.
As an audiobook, this story feels like a warm cup of tea in your hands. The narration-calm, unhurried, deeply human-draws you into the lush, sun-dappled world of Panga. You hear the rustle of leaves as the monk walks, the soft clink of a tea cup, the quiet hum of a robot asking, "What do people need?" over and over. It's not about grand battles or dystopian chaos. It's about listening. About realizing that "what people need" isn't a single answer-it's different for every soul, every moment.
Chambers masterfully asks: In a world where people already have what they want, does having more even matter? And the answer, delivered with such quiet grace, is a revelation. The robot isn't here to fix anything. It's here to listen. To sit with the monk as they wander through forests, share stories with neighbors, and slowly, gently, unpack what it means to be human in a world that's finally enough.
This isn't escapism-it's a lifeline. In a time when we're constantly told we need more, this story reminds us that peace isn't found in the next thing. It's found in the space between breaths, in the tea steaming in a clay cup, in the courage to ask, "What do we truly need?" The audiobook's pace is a gift-it lets you slow down, breathe, and absorb every word. You'll hear the wisdom not just in the plot, but in the pauses, the sighs, the quiet moments where the world feels like it's finally breathing easier.
Becky Chambers doesn't just write stories-she builds worlds where hope feels tangible. And in A Psalm for the Wild-Built, that hope is as simple as a question, as profound as a forest, and as necessary as air. Press play. Let this story settle into your bones. You don't just hear it-you feel it. And suddenly, the world feels a little kinder, a little quieter, a little more enough. This is the audiobook you've been waiting for. Don't just listen-let it change how you see the world.
Spellbinder
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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