AI Audiobook

Listen to Hard Times as an Audiobook — Free

Name: CocoReader
Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)
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by Charles Dickens · 1998

Unusually for Dickens, Hard Times is set, not in London, but in the imaginary mid-Victorian Northern industrial town of Coketown with its blackened factories, downtrodden workers and polluted environment. This is the soulless domain of the strict utilitarian Thomas Gradgrind and the heartless factory owner Josiah Bounderby.

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How it works

From EPUB to Audiobook
in Three Taps

01
Get your Hard Times EPUB
Purchase or download a DRM-free EPUB copy of the book from your favourite ebook store.
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Import into CocoReader
Tap to upload your EPUB from Files, email, or any app on your iPhone. It's ready in seconds.
03
Hit play
On-device AI voice generation kicks in instantly. Listen offline, anytime, anywhere.

FAQ

Common Questions About
Hard Times

Can I listen to Hard Times on CocoReader?: Yes! If you own an EPUB copy of Hard Times by Charles Dickens, simply import it into CocoReader. The app converts it to a natural-sounding AI audiobook instantly — no internet required.
Is the Hard Times audiobook free?: CocoReader is free to download on the App Store. You supply your own EPUB file of Hard Times — there are no per-book fees or subscriptions. Just download the app and import your file.
Does CocoReader work offline for Hard Times?: Completely. All voice generation happens on-device using Apple's on-device AI. Once you've imported your Hard Times EPUB, you can listen anywhere — on a plane, underground, or anywhere with no signal.
What file format do I need to listen to Hard Times?: CocoReader supports EPUB files — the most widely used ebook format. If your copy of Hard Times is in EPUB format (from most ebook stores or sources), it will work immediately. DRM-free files only.