Book description
Your earbuds just found their soulmate. David Eddings' The Belgariad boxed set (yes, all 5 books in one glorious audiobook bundle) is the fantasy escape you didn't know you needed. Forget epic, grimdark struggles-this is pure, joyful adventure with heart.
Young Garion's journey from sheltered farm boy to destiny-bound hero is perfect for audio. You hear every grumble, every whispered secret, every chase through palace corridors. Aunt Pol's wisdom? Chef's kiss. Wolf's dry humor? Instantly charming. And the gods? Chaotic, hilarious, and utterly compelling.
Piers Anthony nailed it: "Magic, adventure, humor, mystery, and delightful human insight." Anne McCaffrey called Eddings a "marvelous storyteller"-and you feel it in every sentence. Publishers Weekly summed it up: "Warring gods, political intrigue, supernatural creatures, and appealingly human magicians." This isn't just fantasy; it's human fantasy. You root for Garion like he's your best friend.
The audiobook? Pure magic. The narrator's pacing is just right-slow for the big reveals, fast for the sword fights. You'll laugh at the banter, gasp at the twists, and genuinely care about characters who feel real. No over-the-top angst, just smart, witty storytelling that never rushes.
It's the kind of book you'll listen to on repeat, catching new details every time. You'll want to share it with everyone. "You HAVE to hear this!" becomes your new catchphrase.
Forget everything you think you know about fantasy. The Belgariad is the warm hug, the perfect soundtrack to your commute, and the story that makes you believe in magic again. Trust me-your next adventure starts with the first click of "Play."
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Bad Badminton
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Demo Zero
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Apex
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Darth 44
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Grabber
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MicroStar
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Mindless Bobcat
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Soiled Dove
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Essex
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Flash
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Washer
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Baby Spell
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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