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## My Buddy Gave Me a Starship: The Audiobook That's Basically a Comedy Goldmine
Okay, confession time: I live for that "found spaceship" trope. You know, the one where the boring life gets flipped upside down by a random, shiny object? My Buddy Gave Me a Starship isn't just a found spaceship story - it's the funniest, most charming one I've heard in ages, and the audiobook? Absolute perfection.
Myles Christensen's writing is pure comedic gold, and the audiobook format amplifies it. The narrator (seriously, whoever's doing the voice work - I need to know their name!) nails Mitch's every sarcastic thought, his panic when he accidentally warps hundreds of light-years away, and that glorious moment when his "buddy" hands him a starship to cheer him up... only for aliens to show up immediately. The pacing is chef's kiss - fast, funny, and impossible to pause.
Why this audiobook is a must-listen:
Mitch's voice is everything. You hear his "Wait, what?" panic, his dry sarcasm ("Obviously, I warped away"), and his growing confusion about why a snarky AI named Zephyr is judging his life choices. It's like listening to your funniest, most bewildered friend rant.
The real stars: That "beautiful alien soldier" co-pilot? She's not just eye candy - she's hilarious and fiercely determined. And Zephyr the AI? Pure, unfiltered sass. You'll be laughing with them, not just at them.
It's actually a great story. Sure, it's ridiculous (accidentally starting a galactic resistance? Please), but it's got heart. You genuinely root for Mitch to figure out if he's just here for a quick ride home... or to help this cool alien fight an oppressive army. The humor never overshadows the fun adventure.
Forget serious space operas for a minute. This is light, fast, and delightfully silly* sci-fi. The audiobook makes every joke land perfectly, every character feel real and instantly likable, and the whole thing feels like a breath of fresh air. You'll be smiling through the chaos, wishing you had a buddy who'd hand you a starship to fix your bad day.
Ready to laugh your way through space? Click "Look Inside" - this audiobook is exactly the fun, feel-good escape we all need. Trust me, Mitch's accidental adventure is way better than your Tuesday.
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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