Book description
The mega-bestseller with more than 2 million readers, soon to be a Showtime/Paramount series starring Ewan McGregor as Count Alexander Rostov From the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Lincoln Highway and Rules of Civility, a beautifully transporting novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, and is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, has never worked a day in his life, and must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside the hotel's doors. Unexpectedly, his reduced circumstances provide him entry into a much larger world of emotional discovery. Brimming with humor, a glittering cast of characters, and one beautifully rendered scene after another, this singular novel casts a spell as it relates the count's endeavor to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a man of purpose.
Onion King
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Cosmic Presence
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Universe Bullet
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Napoleonic Haze
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Knock Out Star
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Pinup Diva
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WanderWord
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Sand Whiskers
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Dove Dolce
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Metal Aphrodite
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Achilles Mountain
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Jigsaw
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Winter Underdog
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks.
Runway Darling
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. This app's sleek design and effortless controls have made audiobook listening an immersive experience.
Jelly Camber
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. Streamlining my audiobook journey β this app's design is top-notch. ListenBookβs CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Night Train
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RZR
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ByteBard
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BuffFreak
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. Perfect for repeat listening! The narrator's performance was so rich with detail that I'm sure I'll discover new layers on a second listen. Their interpretation felt authentic to the material while bringing fresh insights. The audio production was pristine from start to finish.
Microwave Chardonnay
ππ Beating traffic blues with engaging audiobooks β driving has never been this fun! ππ§ Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's functionality is remarkable. Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing.
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