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
Prof. Smirk
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RZR
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Night Train
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Find It Girl
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Uncle Buddy
This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless.
Mule Skinner
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Admiral Tot
The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it.
Liquid Science
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Dredd
Audiobooks have become my go-to entertainment, and this app is the reason. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature!
Tweety
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Free Ham
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Whip Chu
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection β it's a parenting win! Say goodbye to cumbersome interfaces β this app's intuitive controls and user-friendly design have elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. π±π ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Marine Dre
The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits β so cool! This app's compatibility with different devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. Savoring audiobooks without fuss β this app's design is impressive.
Glyph
Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's functionality is a true delight. ListenBook has revolutionized the way I consume content. It's like having a personal tutor in my ear.
Dora the Destroyer
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Shivers
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Achilles Mountain
ListenBook's audiobook player is a true workhorse β chapters, controls, and filters are all seamlessly integrated. The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Dark Burn
π± Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward β this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. ππ« Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. Iβll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Steel Ginger
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Sun Lemon
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking.
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