Book description
Imagine hearing your deepest, most secret desires whispered in a voice that feels like a trusted friend in the dark. That's the magic of Gillian Anderson's Want as an audiobook. Forget clinical terms-this is raw, human, and utterly compelling. Anderson doesn't just read; she breathes life into these anonymous confessions from women worldwide, making you feel the ache, the shame, the sheer relief of being heard.
The blurbs call it "addictive" (Guardian), "exceptional" (Fearne Cotton), and a "horny manifesto" (Cosmopolitan)-and they're right. But hearing it narrated? It transforms the book from a read into an experience. Anderson's voice is intimate, calm, and fiercely compassionate, turning pages of vulnerability into a safe space. You'll hear women confessing about forbidden desires, the thrill of anonymity, the tenderness of first touches, and the quiet power of saying "yes" without apology.
What makes Want so revolutionary isn't just the fantasies themselves-it's the permission it gives. These aren't just sexual dreams; they're windows into womanhood, motherhood, and the messy, beautiful struggle to claim your own pleasure. Anderson weaves them together with gentle wisdom, never judging, always honoring. You'll hear from a woman who's never had sex, another who's had "more than she can remember," and all the women in between-each voice a mirror.
The audiobook's power lies in its quiet urgency. When Anderson says, "What do you want when no one is watching?" you lean in, recognizing your own unspoken truth in the words. It's not about shock-it's about liberation. You'll feel that tension ease, that weight lift, as these stories remind you: your desires aren't shameful. They're yours.
Anderson's narration is the perfect vessel for this. Her tone isn't seductive-it's human. You hear the hesitation, the laughter, the quiet tears. It's like sitting across from a friend who finally says, "Me too." And in that moment, silence breaks.
This isn't just a book about sex. It's a love letter to every woman who's ever wondered, "Is this normal?" The answer, delivered in Anderson's warm, steady voice, is a resounding, joyful yes. You'll listen with your heart open, then feel a little braver, a little freer, long after the last word fades. Want doesn't just speak to you-it whispers, "You belong here." And that's a whisper worth hearing.
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Amphibi-Dangerous
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Fl00d
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Glyph
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Married Man
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Show Off
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Blinker
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Electric Player
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Journeyman
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Hog Butcher
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QuestWeaver
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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