Book description
October 12, 2023
Dearest Reader,
I just finished the audiobook of Anne of Green Gables and felt compelled to write this before the magic fades. Listening to it while walking through the autumn woods was pure, unexpected joy. That voice - the narrator's - carried me straight to Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, not as a reader, but as if I were sitting right beside Anne on the porch of Green Gables.
You know the story, but hearing it? It's entirely different. You hear the sound of Anne's imagination taking flight - not just the words, but the breathless rush of her explaining how the cherry blossoms are like a "rain of pink snow." The narrator doesn't just read; she becomes the girl, her voice bubbling with that infectious, slightly-too-loud enthusiasm. You can almost hear the creak of the farmhouse door as Matthew Cuthbert opens it, the sternness in Marilla's voice softened by the sheer force of Anne's presence.
What struck me most, listening late into the night, was how warm it all felt. The audiobook makes the vulnerability, the desperate need for a real home, palpable. You hear the tremor in Anne's voice when she first says, "I'm not a boy," and the quiet, growing warmth in Marilla's reply. It's not just a story about an orphan finding a family; it's the sound of a heart learning to trust, the gentle creak of a door swinging open wider, wider, for someone who belongs.
The setting breathes too. You hear the rustle of the birches, the distant call of a loon on the lake, the thump of Anne's foot on the porch step as she races to share her latest discovery. It's not just scenery; it's atmosphere you feel in your bones while listening. The narrator's pace is perfect - slow enough to savor the beauty of the island, quick enough to match Anne's own whirlwind thoughts.
I've read this book before, but hearing it? It's like meeting Anne for the first time, all over again, with fresh eyes and ears. You don't just understand her dreams; you feel her longing for a place where her imagination isn't a burden, but a gift. The ending of that first chapter, when Marilla finally says, "Well, I reckon you can stay," it's delivered with such quiet, profound relief it brought tears to my eyes - a sound, a moment, made real through the voice.
This isn't just a classic. It's a living, breathing companion for the soul. I listened to it while the leaves fell, and for those hours, Avonlea was my world, and Anne's fierce, hopeful heart was my own. If you've never heard it narrated, you're missing a vital part of the magic. It's not just words on a page; it's a conversation, a shared sigh of recognition, a reminder that home is where you're finally seen. You'll hear it. And 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