Book description
## Feed: The Audiobook That Feels Like Your Last Podcast
Let's be real: zombie stories are everywhere. But Mira Grant's Feed-the first in the Newsflesh series-doesn't just join the fray. It redefines it, and the audiobook version? It's pure, addictive gold.
Why does this audiobook crackle? Because it's built for the ear. Grant's protagonist, Georgia Mason, is a blogger-turned-investigative-journalist navigating a world where zombies (the "infected") are a fact of life, not a horror trope. The story's pulse is fast, smart, and relentlessly current-think viral news cycles meets actual zombie apocalypse. And the audiobook? It feels like you're listening to Georgia's live feed, raw and urgent.
Why this audiobook works better than reading:
Georgia's Voice is Everything: The narrator (a stellar choice) nails Georgia's sharp wit, exhaustion, and fierce loyalty. You hear the sarcasm in her voice when she calls her brother Shaun "the human equivalent of a slightly used car." It's intimate, like she's whispering secrets over coffee.
Pacing That Keeps You Hooked: The story moves at a breakneck pace. Audiobook delivery makes the tension physical. You'll find yourself leaning forward, skipping your commute, just to hear what happens next. The "FEED" command isn't just a plot point-it's a chilling auditory cue that hits differently when you hear it.
The Conspiracy Demands to Be Heard: The mystery behind the Rising isn't just solved; it's unraveled in real-time. The audiobook's structure-like a breaking news report-makes the conspiracy feel terrifyingly immediate. You don't just read the twist; you feel the shock in your bones.
Mira Grant's bio hints at her love for horror, but Feed is less about jump scares and more about the terrifying plausibility of it all. She's a horror fan who gets modern media. The audiobook leans into that perfectly. You're not just hearing a story; you're experiencing Georgia's world as it unfolds, with all the panic, humor, and urgency of a real-time blog.
The Verdict? If you love smart, fast-paced thrillers that feel relevant (and let's be honest, a zombie conspiracy feels eerily current), Feed's audiobook is a must-listen. It's not just a good zombie book-it's a masterclass in how to tell a story that demands* to be heard. The narration isn't just good; it's the key that unlocks the entire world. You'll be hitting "next chapter" before you know it, the sound of Georgia's voice pulling you deeper into the conspiracy. Trust me: your next commute just got infinitely more thrilling.
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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