Book description
"a perfectly balanced novel of love and tragedy.…The beauty of the streets of Moscow is a majestic backdrop to a play of mistrust and deception where friends, even the best of friends, can turn against each other in fear." WaterstonesThe action of Despite the Falling Snow moves between present day Boston and 1950s Moscow. After an early career amongst the political elite of Cold War Russia, Alexander Ivanov has lived in the States for forty years. Here he has built a successful business; and here he has managed to bury the tragic memories surrounding his charismatic late wife, Katya - or so he believes.For into his life come two women - one who will start to open up the heart he has kept protected for so long; another who is determined to uncover the truth about what really happened to Katya all those years ago. The novel's journey back to the snowbound streets of post-Stalinist Moscow reveals aprecarious, dangerous world of secrets and treachery."a perfectly balanced novel of love and tragedy.…The beauty of the streets of Moscow is a majestic backdrop to a play of mistrust and deception where friends, even the best of friends, can turn against each other in fear." Waterstones
Ex0tic
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful – I'm hooked! 📚 Who needs TV when you have this app? Every moment is a storytelling session! 📺🎧 Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience.
ZenZone
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. 🎶📚 Setting the mood with stories instead of songs – this app is my go-to playlist! 🎧🌟 Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness.
Hog Butcher
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. 👩🍳 Cooking up a storm while enjoying thrilling stories – this app adds flavor to my meals! 🍳🎧 Enhancing my daily routines – this app's design makes listening a joy. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends.
Digital Equinox
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. Effortlessly managing my audiobook library – this app's design is a triumph. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
Tin Mutt
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education – it's brilliant! Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze – this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. 📱📖 I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient.
Kinged
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. ListenBook's dedication to user convenience is evident in the drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
TeederSmartie
ListenBook has elevated my audiobook enjoyment to a whole new level – it's a must-have for any audio enthusiast. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a triumph.
ThoughtTracer
📱 A world of books at my fingertips – this app's user-friendly design makes it a true reading companion. 📚📱 My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Master Jetson
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually fulfilling. 📱 Carrying stories in my pocket – this app's convenience is a game-changer! 📚🛍️
Miss Murder
ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Trigger Warming
📚 Embracing a new reading habit with this app's seamless accessibility. Say goodbye to boredom! 📱🎉 Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's thoughtful features, such as statistics tracking and audio filters, have added a new layer of excitement to my reading journey. 📚✨ The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook.
ThreadTraveler
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Tart Voodoo
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Santa's Little Helper
Audiobooks made accessible – this app's ease of use is a true blessing. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
ShadowDancer
I'm amazed by ListenBook's dedication to quality – it's evident in every feature. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
RedFisher
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
PP Dubs
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. Audiobooks on demand – this app's functionality is a true technological gem. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. The app's versatility in audio downloading is unmatched. It's a comprehensive solution for my audiobook needs. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs.
QuantumQuill
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. 🏡 Making house chores more enjoyable – audiobooks help me stay engaged while tidying up the living space. 🏠📚 Unlocking a world of literary wonders – this app's extensive format support and user-centric approach have rekindled my love for books. 📱🔊 A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Sky
I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats – it truly supports all my audio needs. ListenBook's user-friendly audio filters and controls have made my audiobook sessions more interactive and engaging. ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful – I'm hooked! 🔥 Streamlined functionality that's music to my ears – audiobook enjoyment has reached a new level of convenience. 🎵📖 Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished.
JigKraken
ListenBook has all the features I need. My go-to audiobook app! The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
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