Is there an audiobook of The Silmarillion?
by J. R. R. Tolkien · fantasy, mythopoeia
Yes — there is an audiobook.
Narrated by Andy Serkis, running 19h 24m. 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 The Silmarillion?
Yes. The Silmarillion is available on Audible, narrated by Andy Serkis, with a running time of about 19h 24m.
How long does it take to listen to The Silmarillion?
The Audible edition runs 19h 24m.
Can I listen to The Silmarillion 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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