Book description
An international bestseller, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and now a major motion picture! Ruta Sepetys's Between Shades of Gray is now the film Ashes in the Snow! "Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both." --The Washington Post From New York Times and international bestseller and Carnegie Medal winner Ruta Sepetys, author of Salt to the Sea, comes a story of loss and of fear -- and ultimately, of survival. A New York Times notable bookAn international bestsellerA Carnegie Medal nominee A William C. Morris Award finalistA Golden Kite Award winner Fifteen-year-old Lina is a Lithuanian girl living an ordinary life -- until Soviet officers invade her home and tear her family apart. Separated from her father and forced onto a crowded train, Lina, her mother, and her young brother make their way to a Siberian work camp, where they are forced to fight for their lives. Lina finds solace in her art, documenting these events by drawing. Risking everything, she imbeds clues in her drawings of their location and secretly passes them along, hoping her drawings will make their way to her father's prison camp. But will strength, love, and hope be enough for Lina and her family to survive? A moving and haunting novel perfect for readers of The Book Thief. Praise for Between Shades of Gray "Superlative. A hefty emotional punch." --The New York Times Book Review "Heart-wrenching . . . an eye-opening reimagination of a very real tragedy written with grace and heart." --The Los Angeles Times"At once a suspenseful, drama-packed survival story, a romance, and an intricately researched work of historial fiction." --The Wall Street Journal * "Beautifully written and deeply felt . . . An important book that deserves the widest possible readership." --Booklist, starred review
Silent
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Woodland Beauty
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Kinged
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Electric Saturn
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Dredd
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Crash Enforcer
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Sokol
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Energy
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Devine Melon
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Tin Fox
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars!
Purity Catnip
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. I've become the go-to storyteller at bedtime with the help of this magical app. Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's functionality is a standout. Revolutionizing the way I enjoy stories – this app's seamless playback and intuitive controls make it a must-have for every book enthusiast. 📱🎧
Koi Diva
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Club Nola
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Pocket Muzzie
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Bourbon Mirage
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Rope
ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. 🎉 Making each day a new chapter – this app keeps me hooked from morning to night! 📖🌄 I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy.
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