Book description
If you've ever dated a George-brilliant but flaky, charming one moment, emotionally distant the next-Kate Greathead's The Book of George will feel like a gut-punch of recognition. And the audiobook? It's the perfect vehicle for this razor-sharp, tender story. Narrator [Name, if known] masterfully captures George's shifting moods: the quick wit, the sudden sullenness, the quiet, self-loathing cracks beneath his surface. You'll hear every hesitation, every half-uttered apology to Jenny, his long-suffering girlfriend.
Greathead doesn't just sketch George; she dissects him across two decades with surgical precision and surprising warmth. We see him as a young man avoiding commitment, then a man still failing to grow up, yet somehow impossible to fully write off. The brilliance lies in how his flaws are paired with his own devastating honesty-his most cutting words are often aimed inward. You'll laugh at his absurd excuses, then ache when he admits, "I'm the worst."
What elevates this beyond a simple character study is how George becomes a mirror. That George you know? The one who says "I'll call you later" and never does? He's here, but he's also a lot more. Greathead makes you understand the loneliness beneath his avoidance, the fear that keeps him stuck. Jenny's patience isn't just endurance-it's a quiet, heartbreaking testament to hope.
The audiobook's strength is its intimacy. You're not just reading George's story; you're hearing it unfold in his own voice, raw and unvarnished. The pacing feels effortless, like eavesdropping on a friend's confession. Moments of humor land perfectly-George's terrible pickup lines, his awkward attempts at bonding with his mom-then shift seamlessly into something deeply human. That scene where he finally admits he wants to be better? It's not a grand gesture. It's a whisper, and it hits harder than any declaration.
You don't need to have dated a George to connect. This is about the universal struggle to show up for yourself and others. It's funny, smart, and quietly devastating. The kind of book that lingers long after the final chapter. And as an audiobook? It's immersive, almost like the story is whispering directly to you. You'll find yourself nodding along, maybe even sighing, "Yeah, I know that guy." But more than that, you'll realize: he's not so different from the rest of us. And that's the real gift Greathead gives us.
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Blink
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LyRz
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D-Hog-Day
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Sneaky Lady
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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