Book description
Recommended by Gayle‘A book so delightful I burst into tears on finishing it. Originally published in 1933 and recently rediscovered and reissued by the brilliant Handheld Press, Business as Usual tells the story of Hilary Fane, a young woman from Edinburgh who, in her year of independence before her planned marriage to a busy surgeon, moves to London and gets a job on the Book Floor of an Oxford Street department store. It’s all told through her letters home and interdepartmental memos, and it will make you wish you still wrote letters, and lament the fact that, even if you did, they’d never be as witty and charming as Hilary’s. If this is all sounding a little whimsical and twee, I promise you it isn’t; in between the jolly anecdotes about life on the shopfloor, it touches on the darker aspects of life as a single woman in London – damp, cold digs, making rent, unwanted pregnancies…’
Mt. Indiana
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Jigsaw
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StarStrider
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Candy Butcher
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NoiseFire
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Alberta
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NeoGermal
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Skull Crusher
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Apple Nola
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Easy Sweep
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Wooden Man
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Sweet Bacon
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Gothic Slacker
Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It keeps me entertained and motivated during exercise.
Grave Digger
This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. is a time-saver. It's convenient for accessing my content.
Elektrik
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. This app has enriched my daily routine and added a touch of intellectual stimulation. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone. An audiobook I’ll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narrator’s performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Skylark
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Bruh
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Miss Lucky
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Night Magnet
With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. Simplifying my reading routine – this app's ease of use is remarkable. Binaural audio processing is a godsend. My ears don't fatigue even during extended listening. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
Kamikaze Grandma
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. This app has become my loyal companion during travels and relaxation times.
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