Book description
A WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF SUMMER 2021A 2020 INDIES INTRODUCE & INDIE NEXT LIST PICKA #1 international best-seller, Fresh Water for Flowers is an intimately told story about a woman who defiantly believes in happiness, despite it all.Violette Toussaint is the caretaker at a cemetery in a small town in Bourgogne. Her life is lived to the predictable rhythms of the often funny, always moving confidences that casual mourners, regular visitors, and sundry colleagues share with her. Violette's routine is disrupted one day by the arrival of Julien Sole--local police chief--who has come to scatter the ashes of his recently deceased mother on the gravesite of a complete stranger. It soon becomes clear that Julien's inexplicable gesture is intertwined with Violette's own complicated past."Melancholic and yet ebullient... An appealing indulgence in nature, food and drink, and, above all, friendships."--The Guardian
CoB@lt
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Glyph
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Twinkle Cocoa
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Hitch Frenzy
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Candy Butcher
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The Final Judgement
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. 💪 Achieving double wins – workouts become invigorating with stories to fuel my motivation! 💪🎧 Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking.
Shy Warrior
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Slacker Cat
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Poppy Coffee
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Are Ess Tee
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Kazami of Truth
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Deano
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app. This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis. Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend!
Delicious
ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine – it's my ultimate audio companion. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. 🌌🎧 The interface is so clean and clutter-free. It’s a pleasure to use.
Bang Shift
🔥 Elevating my reading routine to new heights – this app is a real page-turner! 📚🚀 Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze – this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. 📱📖 No more fussing with synchronization – this app just gets it done! It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
D-Hog-Day
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Reed Lady
Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Slug-em-dog
ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal – unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. 🏝️🎧 Packing for vacation just got better – this app is my getaway entertainment! 🌴📖 Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources.
Bad Beh8vior
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. 🌌🎧 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made a significant difference in the clarity of recordings.
Serendipity
💡 This app truly understands the needs of audiobook enthusiasts – it delivers an effortless and enjoyable listening experience. 📚🎧 ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Steel Solstice
ListenBook's customizable features, from playback speed to audio filters, cater to every audiobook lover's preferences. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features.
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