Book description
Imagine hearing The Hobbit not just as a childhood adventure, but as Tolkien himself is whispering its secrets into your ear. That's the magic of this annotated edition, perfectly suited for audiobook listening. Douglas Anderson's brilliant commentary isn't just footnotes-it's a warm, knowledgeable companion guiding you through Middle-earth's hidden corners. You'll hear Tolkien's original line drawings and maps described vividly, feel the weight of his revisions (like why Gollum's story changed to fit the Ring's true nature), and even discover the full, lost tale of The Quest of Erebor-Gandalf's own explanation for Bilbo's journey-read aloud for the first time in decades.
Anderson connects Tolkien's world to ours in surprising, beautiful ways: you'll suddenly hear echoes of Beowulf in the dragon Smaug's lair, or trace the playful spirit of The Marvellous Land of Snergs in Bilbo's early adventures. These aren't dry academic notes-they're stories within stories, revealing how Tolkien's life, his love of language, and even his grief shaped every hobbit, dwarf, and dragon. It's like sitting with a professor who's utterly in love with the book, sharing fascinating tidbits over tea.
The audiobook shines because Anderson's voice (or the reader's) makes the scholarship feel personal, not textbook-y. You'll hear the humor in Tolkien's corrections, the emotion in his maps, and the sheer joy in his world-building. It transforms a familiar tale into a living, breathing universe, layer by layer. Whether you're a lifelong Tolkien fan or hearing Bilbo for the first time, this isn't just an annotation-it's an invitation to hear the story as Tolkien intended, with all its hidden melodies and deep roots. You won't just listen to The Hobbit again; you'll finally understand why it's stayed in our hearts for generations. This is the companion every Middle-earth journey deserves.
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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