Book description
Forget everything you thought you knew about the afterlife. Mary Roach, the hilarious genius behind Stiff and Bonk, tackles the ultimate question-what happens when we die?-with her signature mix of science, wit, and zero-nonsense curiosity. And the best part? This is a perfect audiobook. Roach's voice isn't just informative; it's the friend you'd grab a drink with while dissecting the weirdest spiritual experiments ever.
She doesn't just ask "Does the light go out?" She dives headfirst into the real, messy, and often absurd science: mediums, near-death experiences, engineers designing "afterlife tech," and scientists baffled by ghosts they can't explain. Roach's brilliance? She makes complex research feel like a late-night conversation. You'll laugh at her deadpan take on "soul-reading" devices, cringe at historical ghost-hunting schemes, and suddenly realize you've been wondering about the same questions she is: Will I have Wi-Fi? Will I miss my cat?
This isn't a dry academic lecture. It's science served with a side of "wait, what?" as Roach explores everything from Victorian séances to modern brain scans of dying patients. Her humor disarms the fear around mortality, turning existential dread into something oddly comforting. And as an audiobook? It's pure magic. You'll hear the exact tone of her skepticism ("Let's be honest, this is weird") and her genuine awe, making you feel like you're right there in the lab or at a haunted mansion.
You don't need to believe in an afterlife to love this book. You just need to be curious. Roach answers the big question not with dogma, but with evidence, humor, and a healthy dose of "Wait, how did they even test that?" It's the perfect companion for a quiet drive, a relaxing evening, or anytime you need to laugh and think deeply about life's biggest mystery.
Stop scrolling. Stop wondering. Spook is the audiobook that finally gives you the science-backed, laugh-out-loud, utterly human answer you've been waiting for. Press play-and let Mary Roach guide you through the afterlife, one absurd, brilliant fact at a time. Your next great listen starts now.
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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