Book description
Brandon Sanderson's The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England is a clever, fast-paced audiobook that blends time-travel confusion with dry humor and just enough medieval grit to keep you hooked. The story follows a man who wakes up in what seems to be medieval England with no memory of his past or how he got there. To make matters worse, his only lifeline-a guidebook meant to help him survive-explodes mid-transit, leaving him with only scattered fragments of advice.
What unfolds is a witty survival tale where the protagonist must piece together clues, navigate dangerous locals, and stay one step ahead of pursuers from his own time. Sanderson's talent for world-building shines even in this shorter work, crafting a setting that feels both foreign and oddly familiar. The audiobook format really brings out the humor and tension in the narrative, especially with the protagonist's internal commentary on the absurdity of his situation.
While it's part of Sanderson's Secret Projects-side stories outside his larger Cosmere universe-this book stands confidently on its own. It's light enough to be entertaining but smart enough to feel substantial. Fans of his other works like Mistborn or The Way of Kings will appreciate the inventive premise, while newcomers will find it a great entry point into his storytelling style. If you're looking for something fun, slightly absurd, and surprisingly thoughtful, this audiobook delivers.
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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