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Read + Listen — One edition, both together

TalkingBooks Read. Listen. Learn. All in Perfect Sync.

A TalkingBook is an ebook with synced audio. The text lights up as it’s spoken — pause anywhere, tap any sentence to hear it, follow word for word. No need to choose between ebook and audiobook.

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100% DRM-free EPUB • Works in our web Reader or offline

Ebook

Text only. Great for reading, but you guess the pronunciation.

Audiobook

Audio only. Great for listening, but hard to follow the words.

TalkingBook

Text + synced audio. Hear every sentence while the words light up.

Recommended

Two ways to enjoy

Same story — pick what fits the moment.

In your browser — no install

No downloads, no hassle. Open from My Account in any browser, tap any sentence to hear it with perfect highlight sync.

Offline — your file, your device

100% DRM-free EPUB. Keep it forever and open in Thorium, BookFusion or any compatible app — no limitations.

Works with your favorite reader

Every TalkingBook is a 100% DRM-free EPUB3 — use Thorium (recommended), BookFusion or any reader that supports Media Overlays.

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Why learners love TalkingBooks

Stop guessing pronunciation

Hear every new phrase clearly, then tap to hear it again as often as you like.

Stay in the flow

No more switching apps — read and listen in one place.

Train ear and eye together

Link sound to spelling — proven to boost retention.

Try it for yourself

Open the free demo in our web Reader — tap any sentence, follow the highlight, listen and learn.

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Quick answers

Is a TalkingBook the same as an audiobook?

No. An audiobook is audio only. A TalkingBook is the full ebook text with time-aligned audio so you can read and listen together. Audiobooks are MP3 downloads; TalkingBooks are EPUBs you can also listen to.

Do I need internet?

For the web Reader: yes. For the downloaded EPUB: no — open it in Thorium or BookFusion and it works offline.

Which file do I get?

A 100% DRM-free EPUB with Media Overlays. Use our Reader or any compatible app — no limits on devices.

Browse TalkingBooks

Tap a sentence and hear it read out loud. The words stay in sync, so you can pause, skip or follow along at your own pace.

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