When most people envision Croatia, they summon images of shimmering coastlines, radiant islands, and timeworn stone towns. These vistas are real, but there is a second, quieter Croatia, one found not in postcards, but in living, literary voices. With the launch of the Listen to Croatia audiobook project by book&zvook, the leading regional audiobook platform, that interior world is now at your fingertips.
Stories Instead of Souvenirs
Listen to Croatia is a carefully curated collection of English-language audiobooks by celebrated Croatian authors. Designed for travelers, expats, digital nomads, and anyone curious about the soul beneath the surface, this collection aims to transform how visitors connect with the country. In place of flyers or postcards, many destinations in Croatia are already welcoming tourists with QR codes that unlock a free audiobook: a portal into the country’s emotional and cultural heart.
https://listentocroatia.bookzvook.com/summer-club
Literary Highlights
The collection features some of Croatia’s most respected and award-winning contemporary authors. The themes range from post-war memory and family secrets to youth culture, feminism, and identity. Some highlights include:
- A Cat at the End of the World by Robert Perišić
A lyrical meditation on the first settlement of the island of Vis, blending human and animal perspectives. The narrative is subtle, deeply Mediterranean, and explores themes of belonging and transformation. - Mediterranean: A Cultural Landscape by Predrag Matvejević
Part memoir, part essay, this is a wise, atmospheric reflection on the sea that both unites and divides southern Europe. - Celebration by Damir Karakaš
Set in rugged Lika, this novel follows a man in hiding, using spare, pointed prose to interrogate guilt, history, violence, and the weight of inheritance. - Underground Barbie by Maša Kolanović
Irony and wit shine through these stories rooted in the surreal edges of post-socialist Croatia, mixing shopping malls with dreamlands. - A Journey to Russia by Miroslav Krleža
A philosophical travelogue from the 1920s, offering a window into the end-days of an era and the mind of one of Croatia’s greatest thinkers. - Sarajevo Marlboro by Miljenko Jergović
Short, powerful vignettes from war-torn Sarajevo, marked by sensitivity to the absurd and the humane amid horror. - Unterstadt by Ivana Šojat
A family saga set in Osijek, peeling back generational trauma with cinematic clarity and empathy. - Farewell, Cowboy by Olja Savičević Ivančević
A feminist, western-inspired take on grief and memory, set in a sun-baked Dalmatian town.
Each title is professionally produced and narrated in fluent English, creating a rich and immersive listening experience, perfect for long ferry rides, slow mornings on the terrace, or quiet moments in a rental apartment.
A Deeper Kind of Travel, A New Cultural Experience
In an era defined by rapid travel and visual saturation, listening offers an alternative: a slower, more intimate way to connect. With Listen to Croatia, you don’t just observe landscapes, you encounter the voices, histories, and subtle rhythms of the country. It’s a way to hear its heartbeat, no matter where you are.
Whether you’re a resident, a visitor, or simply missing Croatia from afar, these stories add depth and resonance to your experience. Landmarks become layered with memory; routine commutes turn into journeys through culture.
Croatian Literature on the Global Stage
The project has already drawn international attention, most notably at the London Book Fair 2025, where it stood alongside major global audiobook platforms. This marks a significant step for Croatian literature, demonstrating that its stories and voices travel far beyond its borders, now powered by the book&zvook platform.
How to Get Started
Explore the Listen to Croatia collection at listentocroatia.bookzvook.com/summer-club. There is no subscription required; simply browse, select, and listen from anywhere in the world. Audiobooks are available for direct download and easy playback.
Because Stories Outlast Souvenirs
Travel is more than changing location, it’s about finding meaning. What you carry home from a journey isn’t just a photograph or a trinket, but the story that stays with you. So as you wander Croatia, or prepare for your next adventure, don’t only collect sights and plans, pack a story.
Listen to Croatia. Discover the country from the inside out, voice by voice, story by story.
Contact us for more information:
produkcija@bookzvook.com (+385 95 858 0796)
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