Is there an audiobook of East of Eden?
by John Steinbeck · family saga
Yes — there is an audiobook.
Narrated by Simon Manyonda, running 26h 43m. You can also listen to a copy you already own, in whichever voice you like.
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Questions
Is there an audiobook of East of Eden?
Yes. East of Eden is available on Audible, narrated by Simon Manyonda, with a running time of about 26h 43m.
How long does it take to listen to East of Eden?
The Audible edition runs 26h 43m.
Can I listen to East of Eden 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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