Book description
The first crackle of parchment, the rustle of a letter sliding under the Dursleys' door-this audiobook doesn't just tell Harry Potter's story, it unfurls it. Jim Dale's narration, a masterclass in voice, makes Privet Drive feel stiflingly ordinary, then shatters it with Hagrid's thunderous entrance. You hear the thump of his giant boots, the gravelly warmth in his voice as he declares, "Yer a wizard, Harry," and suddenly, the ordinary world dissolves. The purple wax seal on that first letter isn't just seen-it's heard in the whisper of the envelope opening, the faint scent of ink and parchment almost tangible.
Dale's genius lies in the texture he gives the magic. The Sorting Hat's song isn't just words; it's a low, rumbling hum that vibrates in your chest, making you lean in. Snape's voice, a cold hiss, cuts through the Great Hall's chatter like ice. You feel the nervous flutter of Ron's voice as he stammers, "I'm Ron Weasley," and the comforting rumble of Hagrid's laughter. The audiobook turns Hogwarts into a living, breathing place: the clink of silverware in the Great Hall, the hiss of the fireplace in Gryffindor Tower, the swoosh of robes as students rush between classes. Even the Dursleys' kitchen feels real-the sizzle of bacon, the oppressive silence of their fear.
What makes this version transcendent isn't just the voices; it's the pace. Dale lets the wonder breathe. When Harry first sees the castle rise from the mist, the silence before the words "Hogwarts" hangs heavy, making your own heart skip. The audiobook doesn't rush the magic-it lets you sink into it, the way a child might, hearing the story for the first time. You don't just hear about the flying keys in the Defense Against the Dark Arts class; you hear their frantic, metallic buzz as they dart past. The audiobook makes you smell the damp stone corridors, hear the ghostly whispers in the haunted bathroom, feel the thrill of the Quidditch match as the brooms whoosh overhead.
This isn't just a book retold-it's a full sensory immersion. You close your eyes, and suddenly, you're sitting in the Hogwarts Express, the rhythmic clack-clack of the tracks lulling you, the scent of butterbeer and old books filling the air. It's the perfect blend of nostalgia and discovery, making you feel the sheer, dizzying joy of finding a world where you belong. For anyone who's ever dreamed of a letter from a hidden school, this audiobook doesn't just deliver the magic-it makes you feel it in your bones.
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Shamrock
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Knuckles
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180
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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