Book description
Imagine settling in for a cozy listen, and suddenly you're floating through Roz Chast's own vivid, slightly unsettling, and utterly hilarious dreamscapes. That's the magic of I Must Be Dreaming as an audiobook-Chast's signature wit and visual humor leap off the page and into your ears, making the surreal feel deeply personal. You're not just reading about her midnight adventures; you're hearing her voice guide you through a world where furniture plots rebellion and existential dread wears pajamas.
Chast, the beloved New Yorker cartoonist, turns her unique perspective onto the most mysterious human experience: dreams. She doesn't just share her own wild, often creepy visions (think: a giant, judgmental cat or a dream where you're desperately trying to explain your life to a confused pigeon). She takes you on a guided tour through "Dream-Theory Land," weaving in insights from poets, philosophers, and even Freud, but always through her brilliantly irreverent lens. The audiobook's real genius? It makes complex ideas feel like a late-night chat with your funniest, most insightful friend. You'll laugh out loud at her descriptions of dream logic ("Why is that giant cake floating? WHY?") while simultaneously feeling that quiet, profound nudge-ah, so this is why my own dreams feel so strange.
The audio format is perfect here. You can hear the playful pauses, the sudden shifts from deadpan to delighted, the way she leans into the absurdity. It's immersive in a way a static graphic novel can't be-her voice becomes the dream. You're not just seeing Chast's hand-drawn chaos; you're hearing her process it, laugh at it, and find meaning in the mess. It's illuminating, surprising, and yes, profoundly funny, turning something we all do but rarely dissect into something utterly fresh and relatable.
By the end, you won't just understand Chast's dreams-you'll be eager to revisit your own. You'll catch yourself wondering what your subconscious is plotting while scrolling through your phone. This isn't just a book about dreams; it's a reminder that the mind's strangest corners are where the most human, hilarious, and unexpectedly wise moments live. And listening to Chast navigate them? Pure, unadulterated joy. Grab this audiobook-it's the most delightful, thought-provoking, and laugh-out-loud companion you'll find for your own nighttime wanderings.
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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