Audiobook Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale in the ListenBook app

Want to listen to the audiobook Book of a Thousand Days written by Shannon Hale
ListenBook is here to help!

In ListenBook you can listen Book of a Thousand Days and any other audiobooks you download from the internet.

ListenBook is the easiest and most convenient app for listening to audiobooks
in MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad!

Download fo free audiobook Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale and listen anywhere on your iOS devices in the ListenBook app.

Book description

Shannon Hale's "Book of a Thousand Days" isn't just a fairy tale retelling-it's a masterclass in quiet resilience, perfectly realized for the audiobook format. Listen closely, and you'll hear the wind whip across the Central Asian steppes through the narrator's voice, making the tower's isolation feel immediate. Dashti, the sharp-witted maid, and Lady Saren, her imprisoned mistress, become real through the subtle shifts in the narrator's tone-Dashti's practical urgency, Saren's quiet desperation. Hale's lyrical prose, often a challenge to read silently, flows effortlessly when spoken, each sentence carrying the weight of their seven-year struggle.

The audiobook's genius lies in how it transforms the setting into a character itself. You feel the tower's shifting temperatures-the brutal heat, the biting cold-through the narrator's pacing, making the scarcity of food and dwindling warmth palpable. When Saren's suitors arrive, the tension isn't just in the plot; it's in the narrator's deliberate pauses, the slight edge in the voice during tense exchanges. You don't just hear the danger; you sense it in your bones.

Hale reimagines the Brothers Grimm with stunning authenticity, weaving Central Asian culture into every detail without ever feeling like a textbook. The audiobook's strength is how it avoids melodrama, letting the emotional core-their bond forged in hardship-speak for itself. Dashti's choices, made with a life she's never valued, feel earned, not forced, thanks to the narrator's grounded delivery. You'll find yourself leaning in during the quieter moments, when the only sound is the wind and the weight of their silence.

This isn't a typical fantasy retelling. It's a deeply human story about finding strength in the most confined spaces, and the audiobook makes it utterly immersive. The narrator's voice is warm, precise, and perfectly attuned to the story's heart. You'll finish listening feeling like you've lived alongside Dashti and Saren, not just read about them. It's a rare audio experience where the delivery elevates the story itself-proving that sometimes, the best way to enter a world is to hear it breathe. A must-listen for anyone who loves stories where quiet courage echoes louder than grand gestures.

Trusted by over 100,000 users across the globe

What is ListenBook?

An app for listening to audiobooks on iOS
Supported on all iOS and iPadOS devices
Able to play audio files that other audiobook apps can't play
Download cover from the Internet.
Supports live audio processing. Built-in equalizer, speed change, volume boost and more features.
Automatic pause in case you fall asleep. To continue playback just shake your phone.
Playback history.
Control audio playback from the lock screen, control center or from the companion app on the Apple Watch

Why ListenBook?

Lots of ways to download audiobooks. Choose the most convenient one for you!
Speed up books voiced by slow readers
Increase the volume of quiet audiobooks
Detailed statistics of your listening progress
Convenient bookmarking system
Smart sleep timer with automatic volume control
Control with Apple Watch and Apple CarPlay
Supports iOS desktop widget
You don't have to finish one book to start another. The progress is saved independently for all books

How does it work?

1

Download audiobooks from any site in any of the supported formats.

2

Add audiobooks to the app using any of the many download methods available.

3

Listen to audiobooks by controlling playback from your phone, headphones, Apple Watch or CarPlay.

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

App for those who love audiobooks

ListenBook has the features you need no matter what you are listening to

Listening to fiction

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

Listening to audio lectures

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

Every day, thousands of people download ListenBook to listen to audiobooks.

Now it's your turn to listen to audiobooks without distraction!