I'm team 'just borrow the physical book and read it'. The audiobook is like 13 hours! You could read it in half the time. Free from the library, no apps, no batteries. Sometimes the old ways are the best and simplest. Audiobooks are for commuting or chores; for sinking into a story, nothing beats the quiet focus of reading.
Seriously, try Hoopla if your library supports it. No waits. It's like magic. You borrow it like a library book, but it's always available because they use a 'cost per circ' model for the library. You get it for a set period (like 21 days), and then it disappears from your app.
The downside is libraries have a limited number of borrows per month for Hoopla, so it's not infinite. But for a single book like this, it's perfect. The app is straightforward, and you can download for offline listening. It's my first stop for any popular audiobook now.
Thinking about the logistics, downloading for offline use is a primary feature of these apps, not an afterthought. They assume people will be on subways, planes, and in areas with poor reception. The UI makes it very clear. In Libby, when you tap a borrowed book, the first option is usually 'Open In Libby' (to stream) or 'Download'. You want 'Download'. Then it appears on your 'Shelf' with a little arrow icon on the cover, confirming it's local.
It's a simple three-step process: 1) Get a library card. 2) Download your library's designated app (Libby, etc.). 3) Search and borrow. The biggest hurdle is step one, and that's usually just a quick online form or a visit. After that, the world of free digital books and audio opens up. 'New Moon' is just the start; you'll find tons of other stuff.