Audiobook The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1) by Douglas Adams in the ListenBook app
Want to listen to the audiobook The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1) written by Douglas Adams
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Book description
Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy isn't just a book-it's a time capsule of absurd genius, and the audiobook makes it feel like you've just stumbled into a cosmic pub with your best friends. Simon Jones' portrayal of Arthur Dent is pure, relatable panic, perfectly matching Adams' voice of bewildered humanity. You can almost hear the thwack of a towel being unfolded as Ford Prefect casually explains interstellar hitchhiking rules.
This isn't just a story; it's a masterclass in comedic timing delivered through sound. Zaphod Beeblebrox's chaotic, two-headed swagger (think a rockstar who forgot to pay his taxes) and Marvin's soul-crushing monotone ("I've got a brain the size of a planet, and I've been given the job of a lifetime. I've got a brain the size of a planet..."), all voiced with perfect deadpan delivery, turn the audiobook into a shared laugh with a friend. Adams' razor-sharp wit lands harder when you hear it-like the line about ballpoint pens vanishing, or the universe being "a very strange place for a towel."
What makes the audio version magical is how it feels lived-in. You're not reading about Arthur's confusion; you're hearing him yell into a phone while Earth gets demolished. The Guide's dry, encyclopedic humor ("Don't panic!") isn't just text-it's a voice in your ear, guiding you through chaos. And Marvin's existential dread? It's a soundtrack to your Tuesday.
Adams' genius isn't just the jokes (though they're legendary)-it's how he turns big questions ("Why do we die?") into punchlines, all while reminding you to pack a towel. The audiobook captures that energy perfectly: it's smart, it's silly, and it's exactly what you need when the world feels too heavy. You'll find yourself quoting it to strangers, asking why your coffee cup vanished, and suddenly realizing you've been waiting for a towel all along. This isn't just a classic-it's a companion for the absurd journey we're all on. Grab it, press play, and let the universe gently, hilariously, knock you off your feet.
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
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Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
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VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Listening to audio lectures
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
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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
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