Book description
A Cosmopolitan Best Book of Summer One of BuzzFeed's Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Books* An "exquisite...too lovely to bear" (The New York Times Book Review) debut novel from an award-winning writer: a playful and daring tale about a teenage ghost who falls in love with the writer George Sands. In 1473, fourteen-year-old Blanca dies in a hilltop monastery in Mallorca. Nearly four hundred years later, when George Sand, her two children, and her lover Frederic Chopin arrive in the village, Blanca is still there: a spirited, funny, righteous ghost, she's been hanging around the monastery since her accidental death, spying on the monks and the townspeople and keeping track of her descendants. Blanca is enchanted the moment she sees George, and the magical novel unfolds as a story of deeply felt, unrequited longing--a teenage ghost pining for a woman who can't see her and doesn't know she exists. As George and Chopin, who wear their unconventionality, in George's case, literally on their sleeves, find themselves in deepening trouble with the provincial, 19th-century villagers, Blanca watches helplessly and reflects on the circumstances of her own death (which involved an ill-advised love affair with a monk-in-training). Charming, original, and emotionally moving, this "deeply wild debut follows the unconventional love triangle" (Cosmopolitan) between George, Chopin, and Blanca--a gorgeous and surprising exploration of artistry, desire, and life after death.
Breadmaker
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Crash Override
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WanderWord
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Impulse
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German Coach
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Demo
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Sir Shove
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Shivers
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Red Delicious
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Poppin Loot
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Mustard Centaur
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Cricket
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. ListenBook's dedication to delivering high-quality sound and user-friendly features has won me over. With this app, I've found a way to make long flights and road trips more enjoyable and enlightening. The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace.
WordWanderer
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Granola Dove
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Racy Lion
With this app, I can devour books like never before β it's incredibly efficient. Audiobook immersion without fuss β this app's ease of use is commendable. Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
StarZen
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. π§ Navigating through narratives has never been simpler β this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. ππ« No more converting files β this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldnβt call it unforgettable.
Super Flick
ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Indigo Red
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ThoughtTracer
Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature! Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time. The app is lightweight and doesnβt drain my battery.
Subzero Taffy
Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience.
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