Book description
Wallace wasn't supposed to be at his own funeral. He'd just ordered coffee, the lukewarm kind from the office machine, when the reaper arrived. Not a whisper, not a shadow-just a polite man holding a clipboard and asking if Wallace was ready to go. That's when he realized: he was dead. And the only one offering a lifeline was Hugo, the owner of a tea shop called Charon's Crossing, where the scones are always fresh and the dead are just passing through.
The audiobook Under the Whispering Door doesn't just tell this story-it lets you step into it. You hear Wallace's dry, bewildered voice as he questions his own demise, the gentle cadence of Hugo's reassurances over the clink of teacups, and the quiet rhythm of a week spent trying to live a lifetime. T.J. Klune's words, brought to life by a narrator who nails every emotional turn, make the ordinary feel sacred. Wallace, who spent years counting hours at a soul-crushing job, suddenly finds himself building something real: a home, a friendship, a reason to feel.
What makes this audiobook special isn't the afterlife plot-it's the warmth. Hugo's tea shop isn't just a setting; it's a character, full of laughter and quiet understanding. You hear the way Wallace's voice softens when he finally admits he's scared, or how the narrator lets a beat linger after a moment of connection. The humor is sharp but never cheap-Wallace's internal monologue about office politics feels painfully real, even in death. And the ending? It's not about crossing over. It's about realizing you've been home all along, even when you didn't know it.
This isn't a story about dying. It's about how to live, fully and tenderly, before it's too late. The audiobook's pacing is perfect-slow enough to savor the tea, quick enough to keep you turning the page. You'll laugh at Wallace's stubbornness, ache for his loneliness, and then, quietly, feel the weight of a life finally lived. It's the kind of book you'll want to listen to again, maybe with your own cup of tea, because it reminds you that even the smallest moments-sharing scones, talking too long, choosing to stay-are the ones that matter.
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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