Book description
Forget reading Tolkien's words on a page-this audiobook breathes Middle-earth into life. Imagine the crackle of firelight as Bilbo's voice, warm and rumbling like a hearth in Bag End, spills out: "I'm not a hobbit, I'm a Baggins!" Then, just as you settle into the comfort of the Shire, the wind shifts. A distant horn sounds-cold, sharp, cutting through the peace. That's the moment you realize: this isn't just a story. It's a world you're stepping into, sound by sound.
The narrator's voice isn't just a voice-it's the wind in the trees of Lothlórien, the whisper of leaves over Rivendell's stone paths, the weight of rain on ancient stone. When Gandalf speaks, his words carry the gravel of old stone and the rumble of distant thunder. Legolas's lines flow like clear water over smooth stones; Gimli's growl echoes like a dwarf's axe striking rock. You don't just hear Frodo's fear-you feel the cold sweat on his skin as he clutches the Ring, hear the frantic whisper of Sam's voice in the darkness of Mordor.
And the sound design? It's the secret magic. The crunch of hobbit feet on autumn leaves in the Shire, the haunting echo of a Balrog's roar in Moria, the distant chime of Elven bells in Lothlórien. You close your eyes, and suddenly you're there: smelling the damp earth of the Misty Mountains, hearing the sigh of the Anduin River, the sharp scent of pine as the Fellowship marches through Fangorn. The Ring's presence isn't just described-it humms in your bones, a low thrum beneath every scene, a constant, whispering reminder of the shadow looming over every step.
This isn't just listening to a book. It's becoming part of the journey. You lean in as Aragorn's voice, deep and steady as a mountain, says, "I will not let the Ring pass me," and you feel the weight of his vow. You hear the crack of a whip in Minas Morgul, and your breath catches. The Fellowship's laughter in Rivendell isn't just words-it's a sound you smell, like spiced wine and woodsmoke, filling the air. Tolkien's world, so vast and intricate on the page, becomes intimate, immediate, alive in your ears.
You don't just hear Frodo's quest-you walk it. The Ring's pull isn't just a plot point; it's a sound you feel in your chest, a constant, quiet ache. And when the Fellowship stands on Amon Hen, the wind carries their voices, and for a moment, you're standing there too, breathless, watching the world stretch out beneath you. This audiobook doesn't tell you Middle-earth-it lets you live it. One whisper, one step, one heartbeat at a time.
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NexusNomad
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Sloth
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Bugger
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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