Book description
Picture this: it's a dark, stormy night, and a stranger with a glowy scarf shows up at your doorstep, whispering, "Come on, we're saving the universe." That's A Wrinkle in Time in a nutshell, and the audiobook version? Absolute magic. Madeleine L'Engle's 1963 Newbery winner isn't just a classic-it's a cosmic road trip you'll want to take again and again, especially when you've got a narrator who makes you feel like you're actually flying through space with Meg Murry, her telepathic brother Charles Wallace (who sees right through your soul, by the way), and Calvin O'Keefe, the guy who's way too cool for his own good.
The magic here isn't in fancy sci-fi jargon-it's in how human it feels. Meg's not a perfect hero; she's messy, scared, and kinda grumpy. Charles Wallace? He's the kind of kid who'd tell you your life choices are "a bit off" while staring into your eyes. And the villain? A force called IT that's basically the universe's worst Wi-Fi signal-soul-sucking and aggressively boring. The audiobook nails this. You can hear the storm outside the Murry house, the whispery urgency of the three Mrs. Ws (yes, they're named Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which-because L'Engle had zero interest in being boring), and Meg's internal panic as she realizes she's not just saving her dad, but the whole fabric of reality.
What makes this audiobook sing? It's the pacing. The narrator doesn't rush you through the tesseract (yes, that's a thing-think folding space like origami, but with more existential dread). Instead, they let you feel the wonder of floating through a storm of stars, the chill of a planet where everyone's just... happy, and the sheer, jaw-dropping moment when you realize the real enemy isn't some monster-it's the terrifying comfort of not being yourself. And Charles Wallace? His voice in the audiobook is so effortlessly profound, you'll catch yourself nodding along like, "Yeah, dude. I get it."
It's not just for kids, either. Adults will chuckle at how L'Engle predicted the 1960s (and still feels shockingly relevant). The audiobook's warmth makes you forget it's been around since before your parents were born. You'll find yourself pausing your commute to hear how Meg finally stands up to IT, or how Calvin's line "I think I've found my place in the universe" lands like a perfectly timed punchline.
So yeah, skip the dusty library copy. This audiobook? It's the kind of thing you'll put on while making coffee, then realize you've been listening for an hour, utterly transported. It's not just a book-it's a reminder that the scariest things in the universe are the ones that make you feel small... and the bravest thing you can do is keep walking anyway. Don't just read it-let it swallow you whole. You'll be glad you did.
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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