According to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (the world’s only completely accurate book of prophecies, written in 1655, before she exploded), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact. Just before dinner.

So, the armies of Good and Evil are amassing, Atlantis is rising, frogs are falling, tempers are flaring. Everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan.

Except a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon – both of whom have lived amongst Earth’s mortals since The Beginning and have grown rather fond of the lifestyle – are not actually looking forward to the coming Rapture.

And someone seems to have misplaced the Antichrist….

I, like a good many others, watched Good Omens when it came out. I enjoyed it immensely and thought the pairing of David Tennant and Michael Sheen to be genius. I have, over the years, enjoyed reading books by both authors, but when it came to this, I didn’t want to read it because I thought it would fall short in comparison to the show. So, instead, I listened to it on Audible, and it was a real treat because it is narrated by a full cast, with David Tennant and Michael Sheen reprising their roles.

This book isn’t just read, it’s performed. The full cast gives the characters distinct voices and nails the comedic elements of dialogue, making the story feel more like a private film playing in your head, rather than words just being read aloud.

It is, in its entirety, a 12hr and 14min listen. I have been listening to it primarily on my work commute and while tidying and doing crafts. It is one of those listens that kept making my mouth smile, and my eyes light up with mirth.

I didn’t get around to reading much in April. It bothered me a lot. I was otherwise occupied and then rather ill, and when I was ill, my TBR pile glared at me with dark intentions. I found myself reevaluating my reading habits. When I started posting reading content in 2019, it was because it was a big part of my life, and I thought others might enjoy it. Now I am almost bored with my Goodreads book goal, or uninterested in reading as avidly as I once did. I wonder if this is just a blip in my roller coaster life or whether I am changing as a person.

Anyway, enough ruminating, that is not what you are here for!

Knowing the writing of both authors, I shouldn’t have been surprised by the level of detail within this book, and it translated very well into the audio adaptation. I particularly liked the narrator; the blend of sarcasm, humour, and wittiness was sublime.

It definitely makes a big difference when a book is narrated by a full cast. It brings the book alive in ways that a single narration cannot. It makes listening more rewarding, and I find it easier to consume.

If you’re looking for a total blast of a listen, you’ve got to check out the Good Omens audiobook. Honestly, it feels less like a book and more like hanging out with two of the coolest, most chaotic supernatural beings ever.

The story follows Aziraphale (a high-maintenance angel with a thing for rare books) and Crowley (a fast-driving demon who’s basically a rock star) as they try to stop the literal apocalypse. Why? Because they’ve lived on Earth way too long and actually quite like the food and the music.

The narration is spot-on—the way they capture the banter between the two is just gold. It’s hilarious, super smart, and surprisingly cosy for a story about the end of the world. Whether you’re a die-hard Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett fan or just want something to make your commute suck less, this is a literal 10/10. Grab some snacks, hit play, and enjoy the ride!