Book description
Anna Katharine Green was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 11th, 1846.Anna's initial ambition was to be a poet. However that path failed to ignite any significant interest and she turned to fiction writing. She published her first―and most famous work in 1878―'The Leavenworth Case'. Wilkie Collins praised it and it sold extremely well.It led to Anna writing 40 novels and to becoming known as 'the mother of the detective novel.'In helping to shape the genre she brought many other innovations including a series detective: her main character was detective Ebenezer Gryce of the New York Metropolitan Police Force, but in three novels he is assisted by the nosy society spinster Amelia Butterworth, another innovation and a prototype for Miss Marple, Miss Silver and others.She also invented the 'girl detective': in the character of Violet Strange, a debutante with a secret life as a sleuth. Anna's other innovations included the now familiar dead bodies in libraries, newspaper clippings as \
Earl of Arms
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
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HOV
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New York Winder
The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features.
Hemlock
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Father Abbot
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Mrs. Voltage
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Clang Glyph
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Drugstore Cowboy
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Golden Cougar
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Natural Mess
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is a true delight. Download options are abundant, from WiFi to iTunes. It's all about convenience with this app. I love how I can adjust the skip intervals. It’s perfect for my listening style.
ThoughtTrailblazer
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Geneva Cuffs
I've rediscovered my love for reading, all thanks to this app's convenience. This app's user-friendly interface has made reading on-the-go a breeze. 👩🍳 Elevating culinary experiences with auditory tales – cooking has never been this entertaining and educational! 🍳🎧 Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an indispensable part of my routine.
Noh Noh
I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. This app has made audiobook listening an integral part of my daily routine – it's a habit I cherish. I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm. ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions.
Low Voltage
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Audiobook immersion without complications – this app's ease of use is commendable. ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook lovers. The auto-rewind feature ensures I never miss a word. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. I can easily jump to the parts I want to listen to.
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