Book description
From the author of the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning #1 New York Times bestseller All the Light We Cannot See and Cloud Cuckoo Land, a "dazzling" (Azar Nafisi, author of Reading Lolita in Tehran) memoir about art and adventures in Rome.Anthony Doerr has received many awards--from the New York Public Library, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the American Library Association. Then came the Rome Prize, one of the most prestigious awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and with it a stipend and a writing studio in Rome for a year. Doerr learned of the award the day he and his wife returned from the hospital with newborn twins. Exquisitely observed, Four Seasons in Rome describes Doerr's varied adventures in one of the most enchanting cities in the world. He reads Pliny, Dante, and Keats--the chroniclers of Rome who came before him--and visits the piazzas, temples, and ancient cisterns they describe. He attends the vigil of a dying Pope John Paul II and takes his twins to the Pantheon in December to wait for snow to fall through the oculus. He and his family are embraced by the butchers, grocers, and bakers of the neighborhood, whose clamor of stories and idiosyncratic child-rearing advice is as compelling as the city itself. This intimate and revelatory book is a celebration of Rome, a wondrous look at new parenthood, and a fascinating story of a writer's craft--the process by which he transforms what he sees and experiences into sentences.
Friday Ferrari
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Nessie Pork
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Romance Princess
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Carrot Joker
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Jetta Talent
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Upper D3ckR
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Dr. Jam Man
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Bae
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Hemingway Mirmillone
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The Howling Swede
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Noise Toy
ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine. The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playback—it's all up to me! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests.
Disco Potato
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Shamrock
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DZE
I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn any moment into a reading opportunity. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening.
Dream Killer
This app has completely transformed my commute – I look forward to it now! Thanks to ListenBook's extensive statistics, I can track my audiobook consumption and celebrate my progress.
Wonder Lady
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Knuckles
Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. This app has added a touch of magic to my mundane moments – I'm forever grateful. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
SubWoof330
Audiobook heaven! This app has revolutionized the way I enjoy stories. Its sleek design and seamless functionality make it a must-have for book lovers. 📚🎧 ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook lovers. The auto-rewind feature ensures I never miss a word. The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now! The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another.
Greek Rifle
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Noh Noh
I'm so grateful for this app – it's like having a personal storyteller wherever I go. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive 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