Is there an audiobook of A Brief History of Time?
by Stephen Hawking · popular science, essay
Yes — there is an audiobook.
Narrated by John Sackville, running 6h 57m. You can also listen to a copy you already own, in whichever voice you like.
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Is there an audiobook of A Brief History of Time?
Yes. A Brief History of Time is available on Audible, narrated by John Sackville, with a running time of about 6h 57m.
How long does it take to listen to A Brief History of Time?
The Audible edition runs 6h 57m.
Can I listen to A Brief History of Time without an Audible subscription?
Yes. AllReads reads a copy you already own — an EPUB or a PDF — aloud in a natural AI voice, highlighting each word as it is spoken. The voices run on your own OpenAI or xAI API key, so you pay the provider directly for what you generate rather than a monthly fee.
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