Audiobooks HQ + 4.17

Featured on CNET—this app is highly recommended for individuals with a substantial collection of unread eBooks (you know who you are, the well-meaning intellectuals.)

Planning a road trip? Taking a train ride? Simply attempting to drown out the person sitting next to you on a plane? 😉

With an extensive library of over 600,000 premium audiobooks, including 120,000 free options, you can indulge in wisdom while graciously protecting your personal space.

It's like music...oops, we mean narration for your ears.

From the most recent bestsellers to timeless classics and emerging independent authors, Audiobooks HQ provides an impressive selection of professionally recorded audiobooks that can be accessed effortlessly. They are just a tap away, or should we say, a pair of earbuds away?

No subscription required. Forget about credits and recurring monthly fees. Audiobooks HQ allows you to download and listen to books whenever and wherever you desire. You can even discover top-rated books with a single click or switch to Spanish for some language immersion.

Notable features worth showcasing to friends include the ability to adjust playback speed in 40 increments without altering the pitch and a convenient sleep timer for those cozy bedtime listening sessions.

Bonus: You'll also gain access to a collection of 109,000 episodes of old-time radio dramas from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and beyond. After all, what's modern technology without a touch of old-school entertainment?

The app is also perfect for everyday use around the house. Whether you're washing the car or giving the dog a bath (which is probably also on your to-do list), Audiobooks HQ is the companion you never knew you needed. Apologies, furry friend.