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
Blade
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CyberScribe
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Silver Rose
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read – this app is always ready. Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful! The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Tin Fox
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Bit Sentinel
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DuckDuck
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Natural Gold
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Troubled Pie
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WittyWordsmith
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Amphibi-Dangerous
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its user-friendly interface and smooth playback. ListenBook has revolutionized the way I consume content. It's like having a personal tutor in my ear.
Grotas
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Demo
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a treasure trove of knowledge and entertainment. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Cumulo
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Crazy Rox
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FearLeSS
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Metal Lady
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Nessie
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Sexy
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Betty Cricket
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next.
Fatsy Bear
ListenBook's dedication to delivering top-notch audio quality is evident in every detail. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. 📱 A world of books at my fingertips – this app's user-friendly design makes it a true reading companion. 📚📱 Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
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