Book description
A #1 New York Times Bestseller and New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice! Legendary storyteller Stephen King goes into the deepest well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher--for that world or ours. Charlie Reade looks like a regular high school kid, great at baseball and football, a decent student. But he carries a heavy load. His mom was killed in a hit-and-run accident when he was seven, and grief drove his dad to drink. Charlie learned how to take care of himself--and his dad. When Charlie is seventeen, he meets a dog named Radar and her aging master, Howard Bowditch, a recluse in a big house at the top of a big hill, with a locked shed in the backyard. Sometimes strange sounds emerge from it. Charlie starts doing jobs for Mr. Bowditch and loses his heart to Radar. Then, when Bowditch dies, he leaves Charlie a cassette tape telling a story no one would believe. What Bowditch knows, and has kept secret all his long life, is that inside the shed is a portal to another world. King's storytelling in Fairy Tale soars. This is a magnificent and terrifying tale in which good is pitted against overwhelming evil, and a heroic boy--and his dog--must lead the battle. Early in the Pandemic, King asked himself: "What could you write that would make you happy?" "As if my imagination had been waiting for the question to be asked, I saw a vast deserted city--deserted but alive. I saw the empty streets, the haunted buildings, a gargoyle head lying overturned in the street. I saw smashed statues (of what I didn't know, but I eventually found out). I saw a huge, sprawling palace with glass towers so high their tips pierced the clouds. Those images released the story I wanted to tell."
Twitch
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Easy Sweep
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Sir Squire
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. ListenBook has changed my audiobook game forever. No more format woes! I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless.
Easy Sweep
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RedFisher
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Juno Cream
Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
VPR
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New York Mood
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Seal Snake
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way β through audiobooks! I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive! ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Blistered Outlaw
This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. I can't get enough of ListenBook's silky-smooth playback and intuitive design. It's my go-to app for both leisurely listening and study sessions. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. ListenBook has changed the way I listen to audiobooks. The app is so easy to use.
QuestQuill
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Swing Setter
π§ Navigating through narratives has never been simpler β this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. ππ« Effortlessly exploring new worlds β this app's design is user-centric and efficient. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook curator, allowing me to enjoy my favorite speeches and lectures with unmatched comfort and convenience.
Nessie Pork
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Ice
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences β it's a fantastic touch. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my downtime more enriching and meaningful. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly.
Alias Stick
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Moon Laser
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Burn
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Blue Despair
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. ListenBook has turned my downtime into an opportunity for exploration and growth. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant companion for literary adventures. As an audiobook enthusiast, I'm in awe of ListenBook's advanced features. The ability to adjust the reader's voice tone is a unique and fun addition. Looping playback helps me focus on challenging content and grasp complex concepts. A study must-have!
Leaf Assassin
ListenBook's sleek interface and precise controls make it a joy to use during my daily listening sessions. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Skool
Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. π§ββοΈ Finding serenity through the soothing tones of audiobooks β mindfulness and stories in perfect harmony. π§ββοΈπ§ I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great 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