Book description
WINNER OF THE 2022 HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVELNow a USA Today bestseller! Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2021Amazon's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of 2021Bookpage's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee for Best Science Fiction Book of 2021"[An] all around brilliant space opera, I absolutely love it."--Ann Leckie, on A Memory Called Empire A Desolation Called Peace is the spectacular space opera sequel to Arkady Martine's genre-reinventing, Hugo Award-winning debut, A Memory Called Empire. An alien armada lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space. No one can communicate with it, no one can destroy it, and Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus is running out of options. In a desperate attempt at diplomacy with the mysterious invaders, the fleet captain has sent for a diplomatic envoy. Now Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass--still reeling from the recent upheaval in the Empire--face the impossible task of trying to communicate with a hostile entity. Their failure will guarantee millions of deaths in an endless war. Their success might prevent Teixcalaan's destruction--and allow the empire to continue its rapacious expansion. Or it might create something far stranger . . . Also by Arkady Martine: A Memory Called Empire
Natural Mess
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Undergrad Split
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Bambi Wings
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Whistler
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Noise Toy
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Miss Mustard
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Shy Warrior
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Scare Stone
I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless.
Dark Horse
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Undergrad
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LyRz
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape. ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app. With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it!
Zesty Dragon
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Heaven Sent
The narrator's voices are so soothing β a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly. The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions!
New York Winder
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
SereneScribe
Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds β this app's functionality is genius. Audiobook excellence made simple β this app's functionality is a true asset. ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly. Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
Zero Charisma
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RiddleRanger
The bookmarking feature ensures I never lose my place in a book β so convenient! ListenBook's smooth playback and easy navigation ensure that my audiobook experience is always top-notch. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. π‘ Seamlessly weaving audiobooks into my daily routine β this app's functionality has redefined how I enjoy books. π±π
Engine Eye
Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read β this app is always ready. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Palomino Cake
ListenBook's library organization features have transformed my chaotic audiobook collection into an organized masterpiece. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it. The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go.
Ex0tic
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience