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
Charms
Audiobook pleasure without the fuss – this app's functionality is top-notch. Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature!
Gothic Slacker
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Skirble
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Berry Succubus
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius.
Kazami of Truth
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings.
QuestQuill
I'm absolutely in love with this app! The interface is so intuitive and user-friendly. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. 💡 This app's convenience is a blessing – I can squeeze in reading time between managing household tasks! 📱👩🍳 Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
Eerie Mizzen
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Canary Apple Red
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again – it's a must-have. ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful – I'm hooked! An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
Jelly Camber
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CuriousCoder
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Mallow Man
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Betty Cricket
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Find It Girl
ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. ListenBook is more than just an app – it's a doorway to a world of knowledge and imagination.
Toe
User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. Listening to audiobooks on my iPad has never been easier. Highly recommend ListenBook!
Sugar Man
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PP Dubs
With this app, I can devour books like never before – it's incredibly efficient. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. Audiobooks on demand – this app's functionality is a true technological gem. ListenBook has rekindled my passion for learning. I'm exploring new topics every day.
Lskeee
The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone! The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night.
Emerald Goddess
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VisionVortex
No more fighting over the radio during family trips – we're all hooked on audiobooks now. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldn’t stop listening.
Snowflake Pixie
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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