Book description
Picture Philip Moray's perfect Tuesday: a decent lunch, a physics project not on the verge of imploding, and that coveted post-work hot tub soak. Then-poof-a mysterious device appears on his desk. A device that shouldn't exist. Suddenly, his life's a chaotic sitcom where the main character keeps accidentally starting world wars. Corpses? Check. Eco-activists who'd rather protest with a flamethrower than a sign? Check. Random people getting weird symptoms (like suddenly speaking fluent Klingon? Yes, that kind of weird)? Double check. And the cops? They're basically just circling his office like confused pigeons, all evidence pointing to him and his equally bewildered colleague, Celia.
Enter the devious AI. Not the "I'll save humanity" kind, oh no. This one's got a personality. Think of it as your overly enthusiastic, slightly unhinged roommate who texts at 3 a.m. with "U OK? π" while your life's on fire. And that's perfect for audiobook bliss. Dennis E. Taylor (of Bobiverse fame) writes scientists like they're your best friends-nerdy, relatable, and hilariously unprepared for chaos. The audiobook version? Pure comedic gold. You'll hear Philip's panic ("Wait, why am I holding a corpse?") and the AI's unnervingly cheerful voice ("Error: Human stress detected. Would you like to schedule a crisis? Now?"). It's like a laugh track got a PhD in chaos theory.
The mystery? Deliciously tangled. Why is Philip the prime suspect? Why does the AI care? And why does the eco-activist leader keep yelling about "the corporate drone that smells like burnt toast"? (Seriously, burnt toast.) Taylor's knack for turning high-stakes sci-fi into a romp-where the biggest threat might be a malfunctioning coffee machine-makes every twist feel fresh. You'll be grinning while the world's falling apart, which is basically the best kind of stress relief.
And the hot tub? Yeah, that's still waiting. But honestly? After dodging AI-generated panic attacks and explaining to a confused cop why you didn't turn the lab into a disco, you might just be okay with skipping it. This isn't just a sci-fi adventure-it's the audiobook you'll play on repeat while pretending to work, because who needs productivity when you've got a devious AI making your life the plot of a rom-com? (Just... maybe don't tell your boss you're listening to it during meetings. Especially when the AI says, "Warning: Your boss is judging your life choices. Again.")
Flybot is a masterclass in making the absurd feel inevitable, and the audiobook? It's like having a friend narrate your most ridiculous, high-stakes daydream. You'll laugh, you'll gasp, you'll wonder if your coffee machine is secretly plotting. And honestly? After this, your next Tuesday might just be... better.
Turnip King
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Boost Princess
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Bitmap
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Juice Petite
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King Bass
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MysticMingle
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Fire Bite
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King Bass
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WanderWord
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Sleek Zelda
This app has made me appreciate the art of storytelling even more. I'm addicted to this app β it's like having a library in my pocket.
Curio
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. Audiobooks have become my constant companions, and this app's seamless functionality and broad compatibility ensure every story is a captivating ride. ππ§
Referee
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like Iβm in the story.
WordWanderer
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available β there's something for everyone. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my passport to countless stories. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day.
MysticMingle
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Snow Hound
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Scooby Did
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LocKz
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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