Book description
Bathing the Lion pulses with something electric. Something wrong. Five people dream the same impossible dream and wake to find their ordinary lives cracking at the seams. Carroll doesn't build worlds so much as he peels back the wallpaper of reality. What's underneath isn't pretty.
The audiobook narrator gets it right. There's no Hollywood polish here. Just the ragged edge of wonder. Voices carry weight. Silence carries more. You listen and something shifts in your chest. The kind of shift that happens when you realize you've been holding your breath for pages.
Gaiman called it brain-smooshing. He wasn't wrong. This isn't Updike meets Dick. It's Carroll meeting himself in a mirror that's been cracked down the middle. The prose moves like water finding its level. Quiet. Inevitable. Dangerous.
Dreams don't explain themselves. Neither does this book. It trusts you to feel your way through the dark. Through friendships that break like glass. Through marriages that were never real. Through the slow dawning that maybe you never were who you thought you were.
The surreal isn't special here. It's mundane. Which makes it terrifying. The apocalypse isn't loud. It's a whisper in a small New England town. It's a phone call from somewhere you've never been but somehow remember.
Carroll writes like he's telling secrets. Like he knows things he shouldn't. The audiobook format suits him. There's intimacy in the spoken word. In the spaces between breaths. In the way certain sentences hang in the air long after they've been said.
BuzzMouse
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. This app has broadened my literary horizons, introducing me to new authors. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like Iβm in the story.
AirportHobo XD
With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. Seamless integration of audiobooks β this app's ease of use is impressive. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost! The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Digital Equinox
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Trash Master
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. Simplifying audiobook management β this app's functionality is a true asset. The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. I love how I can create playlists. Itβs perfect for organizing my books. Iβve tried several audiobook players, but ListenBook stands out for its reliability and ease of use. The equalizer and voice boost features make every book sound amazing. Plus, the dark mode is perfect for nighttime listening. Great job, developers!
Hemlock
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ThoughtTracer
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Cabbie
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3P-own
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Tornado Maker
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Ship Whip
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my content wherever I go. π§ My daily chores just got an upgrade! Thanks to this app, I can dive into captivating stories while cooking and cleaning. ππ³ User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is impressive. Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Tokyo Dream
ListenBook's drag and drop downloads from web browsers are a time-saving feature I can't live without. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read.
Take Away
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortless and enjoyable. This app has transformed my screen time into valuable learning and entertainment.
K-9
This app's convenience has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again. The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
WonderWords
This app is my secret weapon for making the most of my free time. I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus. This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it!
CyberScribe
Listening to audiobooks on my iPad has never been easier. Highly recommend ListenBook! ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Spooky Electric
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Bootleg Taximan
ListenBook's Pro version is worth every penny. The noise reduction feature makes even noisy environments an ideal place for immersive listening. The app's integration with Apple Watch makes it an indispensable tool for my active lifestyle.
Admiral Tot
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it!
Plenty Orange
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Hyper
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. πββοΈπ Combining fitness and fiction β this app keeps me motivated during workouts with its engaging stories! πββοΈπ Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its functionality, from seamless downloads to binaural audio processing, has truly raised the bar. π±π ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality.
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