Book description
Let's be real: if you haven't heard of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, you've been living under a rock that's currently being used as a parking spot by an alien taxi. But if you have heard of it? Congrats, you've dodged the Earth's demolition for a galactic freeway. Now, the ultimate audiobook collection-five novels plus "Young Zaphod Plays It Safe"-is here, and honestly? It's like getting the entire cosmic sitcom you never knew you needed, delivered straight to your ears while you're trying to figure out how to make tea. (Spoiler: The universe won't wait for your kettle.)
Douglas Adams doesn't just write jokes; he weaponizes them. Picture Arthur Dent-ordinary guy, slightly confused, still trying to process his house got demolished yesterday-being scooped up by Ford Prefect (a researcher for the Guide, who clearly skipped the "humanity" section of his manual). They hitchhike through space, dodging warmongers who'd rather annihilate the universe than wait for tea, and accidentally stumble into a planet that wants to destroy the night sky because it's "too depressing." (Relatable, honestly.) Then there's the fishbowl. A gift-wrapped fishbowl. With a message. Because of course it is. It's the kind of thing that'd make a therapist ask, "Is your life a sitcom, Arthur?" And the answer is always, "No, it's a very bad sitcom."
The audiobook version? Pure joy. The narrator's deadpan delivery of lines like "Don't panic!" (which, let's be clear, is not a suggestion) makes you snort-laugh into your coffee. You can practically hear the Guide's voice in your head-dry, sarcastic, and utterly unimpressed by your existential crisis. The pacing? Perfect. It's like a cosmic rollercoaster that occasionally stops for a cup of tea and a chat about the meaning of life (spoiler: it's not the answer to 42, but you'll find out later).
And the best part? You don't need a spaceship to enjoy this. Just headphones and a willingness to accept that the universe is basically a giant, chaotic, slightly rude sitcom. Whether you're reliving the chaos of Life, the Universe and Everything (where the fate of the cosmos hinges on a guy named Krikkit) or finally getting to hear Arthur Dent's "I think I'm starting to like this place" before the whole thing implodes again, it's all delivered with that perfect Adams blend of absurdity and heart. The short story about a younger Zaphod? A delightful bonus, like finding a secret snack in your couch.
So ditch the panic. Grab this audiobook. Let Adams' genius remind you that the universe is ridiculous, that tea is essential, and that sometimes, the best way to save it all is to just... keep walking. And maybe avoid fishbowls. For your own sanity. You're welcome.
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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