Book description
Imagine the weight of a thousand years pressing down as the Galactic Empire crumbles. That's the chilling, brilliant opening of Foundation-and now, thanks to this Apple TV+ tie-in audiobook, you don't just read it; you live it. The narrator's voice, steady and rich with the gravity of history, pulls you into Hari Seldon's desperate gamble: a tiny group of scholars sent to the edge of the galaxy to preserve humanity's light against a coming dark age. It's not just sci-fi; it's a masterclass in storytelling that feels terrifyingly relevant today.
What makes this audiobook soar is how it makes you feel the epic scale. You're not just hearing about the fall of an empire-you hear the echoes in the narrator's pauses, the quiet urgency as Seldon's predictions unfold. The "bleak planet at the edge of the galaxy" isn't just a setting; it's a character, and the audio immersion makes it visceral. You'll find yourself leaning in during the tense council scenes, feeling the collective breath of the Foundation's founders as they debate humanity's future. The pacing is flawless, matching Asimov's signature blend of big ideas and human stakes-no fluff, just pure, thrilling intellect.
And yes, this is the foundation of everything we love about sci-fi now. It's the blueprint for shows like Foundation on Apple TV+, but far deeper. As one critic noted, it's "a timely and timeless novel of the best-and worst-that lies in humanity." The audiobook doesn't just tell you that; it shows it. You hear the hope in the scholars' voices as they begin rebuilding, the quiet courage in Seldon's later moments. It's the sound of civilization refusing to burn out.
If you've binged the Apple TV+ series and craved more, this audiobook is the perfect next step. But even if you haven't, it's a gateway to one of sci-fi's greatest triumphs-written decades ago, yet speaking directly to our own uncertain times. It's not just about saving knowledge; it's about the power of a single idea, whispered across centuries, to guide us through darkness. The narrator's voice carries that weight beautifully, making you feel the vastness of space, the urgency of time, and the quiet, unbreakable hope at the heart of it all. In a world hungry for stories that offer light, Foundation's audiobook isn't just a listen-it's a beacon.
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Rook
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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