Book description
## Why "Just Listen" Became My Comfort Audiobook This Fall
Let's be real: some books just land differently when you hear them. Sarah Dessen's Just Listen is one of those. I picked it up as an audiobook during a chaotic week, and honestly? It felt like a warm hug for my soul.
The story follows Annabel, who's suddenly lost everything-her best friend Sophie, peace at home (her sister's battling anorexia), and even her place at lunch. She's drowning in silence until she meets Owen. Tall, quiet, obsessed with music, and fiercely honest. He doesn't try to fix her; he just sees her.
What made the audiobook magic? The narrator (kudos to whoever brought Annabel to life!) nails that raw, teenage voice. You hear the hesitation in her voice when she talks about Sophie, the quiet panic when she walks into a silent house, the tiny relief when Owen says, "Tell me the truth." It's not just reading the words-it's feeling them. The way she stumbles over "I don't know what to say" after a hard conversation? You feel that lump in your throat.
Dessen doesn't shy away from the messy stuff: the guilt of losing a friend, the helplessness watching someone you love struggle, the slow, painful work of rebuilding trust. But she does it with such kindness. Owen isn't a perfect savior-he's just there, playing guitar in his room while Annabel finally breathes. The audiobook makes those quiet moments count.
Here's what I loved most:
- The pacing feels real. You don't rush through Annabel's grief; you sit with it, just like she does.
- Owen's dialogue is perfect. Not overly poetic, just grounded and real. You can hear him.
- The music references aren't just set dressing. They're part of how Annabel processes everything-like a soundtrack to her healing.
If you've ever felt like you were "the girl who had nothing" after a friendship fell apart, or if you've sat in a silent house wondering how to fix things, this audiobook will whisper, "You're not alone." It's not a quick fix-it's a gentle, honest story about finding your voice again, one quiet moment at a time.
I listened to it on a long drive, and by the end, I was smiling through tears. That's the mark of a great audiobook: it doesn't just tell you a story. It makes you feel like you've been heard. Just Listen isn't just a book-it's a companion for anyone who's ever had to start over. Trust me, you'll want to hear it.
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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