Book description
Imagine sinking into your favorite armchair, closing your eyes, and having the very heart of Middle-earth unfold in your ears. David Day's An Encyclopedia of Tolkien isn't just a book-it's a masterclass in lore, now brilliantly rendered as an audiobook that feels like a whispered secret from a lifelong scholar. Forget dry reference guides; Day's decades of deep dives into Tolkien's universe come alive through a narration that's warm, precise, and utterly captivating. You'll hear the weight of ancient battles, the whisper of forgotten languages, and the intricate threads connecting Aragorn's lineage to the Volsunga Saga, all woven together with the ease of a storyteller who breathes this world.
What makes this audiobook magical is how it transforms dense scholarship into intimate storytelling. Day doesn't just list "Elven kingdoms"; he makes you feel the chill of Rivendell's halls and the pulse of Gondor's history. You'll discover how Wagner's Ring Cycle subtly shaped Tolkien's own myths-not as a footnote, but as a living, breathing influence. The narration smoothly navigates from the grand sweep of The Silmarillion to the quiet heroism of a single hobbit's journey, all while weaving in those 200+ black-and-white illustrations (you'll almost see them in your mind's eye). It's the perfect companion for both new readers yearning to understand the depth beneath the surface and seasoned fans craving fresh layers to a world they thought they knew inside out.
This isn't just a reference-it's a portal. As the narrator guides you through the A-to-Z of Middle-earth's history, beasts, and heroes, you'll feel the sheer, staggering scale of Tolkien's imagination. The audiobook's pacing is perfect, never rushing, always revealing. You'll find yourself pausing just to absorb a revelation about the Númenórean kings or the true meaning behind the Eagles' loyalty. It's the kind of listening experience that makes you want to immediately grab your copy of The Lord of the Rings and hear it anew, knowing exactly why each elf, each battle, each mountain holds such profound weight. Day doesn't just explain Tolkien's world-he makes you feel it, one meticulously researched, beautifully narrated chapter at a time. Prepare to fall in love with Middle-earth all over again.
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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