Audiobook Brooklyn by Colm Toibin in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Brooklyn - an audiobook that feels like a warm, familiar hug
When you pick up Colm Tóibín's Brooklyn on audio, the story doesn't just read itself-it sings. The narrator's voice carries Eilis Lacey's quiet determination and tender longing with the same subtlety that Tóibín uses in his prose. It feels like listening to an old friend telling a cherished tale around a fire.
The book is already a New York Times bestseller, turned into an Oscar-nominated film starring Saoirse Ronan and Jim Broadbent. The reviews speak for themselves: Entertainment Weekly calls it "a moving, deeply satisfying read," while the Los Angeles Times praises Tóibín as "his generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power." On audio, those qualities translate into a narrative that is both intimate and expansive.
Eilis, a young Irish immigrant in 1950s Brooklyn, starts out working at a department store on Fulton Street. The soundscape of the bustling city-honking taxis, shopkeepers calling out prices-is woven seamlessly with her internal monologue. When Tony, a warmhearted Italian-American who loves the Dodgers and his big family, enters her life, the narrator captures their gradual romance with gentle humor and heartfelt pauses. It's the kind of love story that doesn't rush; it lets you feel every small moment.
What makes the audiobook stand out is how it handles the tension between Eilis's new world and the looming news from Ireland. The narration builds suspense without melodrama, mirroring the book's "magically quiet" style praised by USA TODAY. When the devastating news arrives, you can almost feel the weight of her decision in your own chest.
The production quality is top-notch: clear sound, balanced pacing, and a narrator who knows how to shift tone without losing authenticity. Whether you're commuting or winding down, Brooklyn feels like a companion that listens back at you, offering comfort and reflection.
In short, this audiobook isn't just an adaptation-it's an experience that brings the early 1950s Brooklyn streets, Eilis's heart, and Tóibín's lyrical storytelling into your ears. If you're looking for something that will stay with you long after the final note fades, Brooklyn is a must-listen.
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Download audiobooks from any site in any of the supported formats.
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Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
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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
App for those who love audiobooks
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Listening to fiction
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
Listening to audio lectures
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
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