Book description
## Why This Audiobook Feels Like a Warm Hug
You've probably heard about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society-it's a NYT bestseller, a Netflix film, and honestly, the kind of book that gets recommended to everyone. But here's the thing: listening to it as an audiobook? It's pure magic.
Set in 1946 London, it starts with a simple letter. Juliet, a writer, gets a note from a stranger on Guernsey island, mentioning her name inside a book by Charles Lamb. That's all it takes to pull you into a world where books are lifelines. And the way the story unfolds-through letters, emails, and notes-makes the audiobook feel intimate, like you're reading someone else's private correspondence.
The narrator, a warm and clear voice, nails the charm. You hear the humor in the society's origin story: they invented it as an excuse when caught breaking curfew during the German occupation. Now it's a group of book-loving eccentrics-pig farmers, phrenologists, and a woman who bakes potato peel pie for meetings. Their voices pop off the page (or rather, the audio file). You can feel the laughter in their letters, the quiet resilience in their voices.
What makes this audiobook special isn't just the story-it's how it makes you feel. You'll find yourself nodding along to Juliet's growing fascination, almost whispering back to the characters as they share their wartime struggles and love of books. That line from the blurb? "I wonder how the book got to Guernsey? Perhaps there is some sort of secret homing instinct in books..." It's not just a line-it's the heart of the story, and the audiobook makes it land like a whispered secret.
Why you'll love the audio version:
- Letters become conversations: Hearing the letters read aloud feels like eavesdropping on a real friendship.
- Emotion in the pauses: The narrator lets silence breathe after tough moments-like when they talk about occupation, making it hit harder.
- The humor shines: Lines like "I'm a pig farmer, not a poet" land perfectly with the right inflection.
This isn't just a book about a book club. It's about how stories connect us, especially when the world feels broken. And listening to it? It's like finding the perfect book for you-the one that finds you, too. If you've ever felt like a book understood you, this is your story. Just press play, and let Guernsey wrap you in its warmth.
Have you ever found a book that felt like it was written for you? This one just might be it.
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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