Book description
Winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award - Winner of the Orange Prize - National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist"Bel Canto is its own universe. A marvel of a book." --Washington Post Book WorldNew York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett's spellbinding novel about love and opera, and the unifying ways people learn to communicate across cultural barriers in times of crisisSomewhere in South America, at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honor of the powerful businessman Mr. Hosokawa. Roxanne Coss, opera's most revered soprano, has mesmerized the international guests with her singing. It is a perfect evening--until a band of gun-wielding terrorists takes the entire party hostage. But what begins as a panicked, life-threatening scenario slowly evolves into something quite different, a moment of great beauty, as terrorists and hostages forge unexpected bonds and people from different continents become compatriots, intimate friends, and lovers.Patchett's lyrical prose and lucid imagination make Bel Canto a captivating story of strength and frailty, love and imprisonment, and an inspiring tale of transcendent romance.
Charms
The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits โ so cool! I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life. ๐ฉโ๐ณ Elevating culinary experiences with auditory tales โ cooking has never been this entertaining and educational! ๐ณ๐ง
Lady Petal
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Blue Despair
Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue.
HighBomber
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iโve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Zero Corn
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Sun Lemon
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials.
Mallow Man
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. Audiobooks made convenient โ this app's functionality is impressive. Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent.
RedMouth
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. This app's convenience has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again. ๐ Transforming laundry time into a journey through fantastic stories โ thank you, this app! ๐๐ Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorโs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnโt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Berlin Kamikaze
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101
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Freak
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Suicide Crusher
User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Audiobook enjoyment without the hassle โ this app's design is a win. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly.
Lightening Trip
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
QuestQuill
ListenBook has redefined my audiobook journey, making it more enjoyable and convenient than ever before. I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining.
Nutmeg Riot
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience.
Gumby Train
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Ember Rope
Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. Audiobooks on this app have made studying and learning a more enjoyable process. ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with itโthe narration was fine, and the story was okayโbut nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
Swedish Twizz
I'm grateful for this app, as it allows me to keep up with my reading even while multitasking. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend.
Mule Lock
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! Audiobooks at my fingertips โ this app's functionality is truly impressive.
All Natural
With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Audiobook enjoyment without the hassle โ this app's design is a win. Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the clarity of recordings and makes my listening sessions more enjoyable.
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