Book description
With a foreword by SHEENA PATELEsther Williams is thirty and single. She lives with her grandmother in a small house and her life is one of routine and order; she takes a seaside holiday each year and every Thursday she goes to the cinema alone. She does not know if she is happy or unhappy with her life - it merely follows the same pattern that it has always done. Until one day, on a Thursday night, she meets Raymond Banks.Raymond becomes everything to Esther. Suddenly she feels, for the first time ever, truly alive. Raymond alters her awareness of the world around her and she is soon very much in love with him. But when she discovers something about Raymond that threatens to ruin their happiness Esther is horrified . . . A beautifully observed novel about love in all of its guises this is a gripping and unforgettable story of tension, betrayal and, ultimately, how we can never truly know anyone. 'A page-turning novel, which is filmic, tense, poignant and surprising in both plot and attitudes.' The Bookseller, Book of the Month 'Dale is firmly one of my favourite writers.' Sheena Patel'Queen of the eerie, Celia Dale takes you on an unforgettable tale.' Stylist'A perfectly sinister read.' Vogue
Gamer Bean
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Most Wanted
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats means I can now enjoy all my favorite audiobooks in one place. ListenBook's innovative features, from audio filters to statistics, make it a standout app. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings. Finally, an app that supports all my audiobook formats! ListenBook is a game-changer.
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Renegade Slugger
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Legacy
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QuestQuill
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21st Street
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Shy Warrior
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Hyper
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. As an audiobook enthusiast, I'm in awe of ListenBook's advanced features. The ability to adjust the reader's voice tone is a unique and fun addition. I love the auto-rewind feature. It’s great for when I zone out. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Sir Shove
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Energy
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NexusNavigator
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Voluntary
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Show Boat
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Chasm Face
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I'm hooked on this app – it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata.
Senior Smurf
ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have revolutionized the way I enjoy my audio content. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
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