Book description
A dazzling dictionary of book blurbs, filled with writing tips, literary folklore and publishing secretsA TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A small masterpiece. There is something funny, notable or awe-inspiring on every single page’ Jenny Colgan, Spectator A joyful celebration of books – the perfect gift for bibliophiles, word lovers and anyone who’s ever wondered, should you judge a book by its cover? We love the words in books – but what about the words on them? How do they work their magic? Penguin Books blurb wizard Louise Willder joyfully divulges what those 100-or-so words can tell us about literary history, the craft of writing, authors from George Orwell to Zadie Smith, genres from children’s fiction to bonkbusters, cover design, the dark arts of persuasion and even why we read. She also answers burning questions such as: • Should all adjectives be murdered? • Is blurbing sometimes maybe lying? • Which classic novel was nearly called The High Bouncing Lover? • What are the worst blurbs of all time?‘The bookiest book about books you’ll ever read – I loved it’ Lucy Mangan ‘Truly delightful...I couldn’t have had more fun’ Benjamin Dreyer ‘Very funny, erudite and profound. A delight!’ Nina Stibbe
Solo Kill
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine. Download options are plenty – I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver!
RDTN
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CuriousCraft
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WittyWordsmith
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Iron Jesus
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Killer Merlot
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Black Hole Necromancer
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Friday Ferrari
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RealmRanger
The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption – a fantastic way to measure my progress. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that sets this app apart.
Ice
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Palomino
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Wild Tesla
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Venious
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Undergrad Split
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Jo Jo Spooky
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Neophyte Believer
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RetroMirage
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Bugger
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Ella of Light
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WonderWords
The narrator's voices are so soothing – a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. With ListenBook, I can enjoy a wide range of audiobook formats without any hassle, making my listening experience seamless. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. This app has transformed my daily commute into a captivating journey of knowledge and entertainment. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver.
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