Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Celebrate the lasting impact of Return of the Jedi with this exciting reimagining of the timeless Star Wars film featuring new perspectives from forty contributors. On May 25, 1983, Star Wars cemented its legacy as the greatest movie franchise of all time with the release of Return of the Jedi. In honor of its fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from Return of the Jedi through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists: - Olivie Blake provides a chilling glimpse into the mind of Emperor Palpatine.- Saladin Ahmed recounts the tragic history of the rancor trainer.- Charlie Jane Anders explores the life and times of the Sarlacc.- Fran Wilde reveals Mon Mothma's secret mission to save the Rebel Alliance.- Mary Kenney chronicles Wicket the Ewok's quest for one quiet day on the forest moon of Endor.- Anakin Skywalker becomes one with the Force in a gripping tale by Mike Chen. Plus more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from: Tom Angleberger, K Arsenault Rivera, Kristin Baver, Akemi Dawn Bowman, Emma Mieko Candon, Olivia Chadha, Gloria Chao, Adam Christopher, Paul Crilley, Amal El-Mohtar, M. K. England, Jason Fry, Adam Lance Garcia, Lamar Giles, Max Gladstone, Thea Guanzon, Ali Hazelwood, Patricia A. Jackson, Alex Jennings, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Sarah Kuhn, Danny Lore, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Kwame Mbalia, Marieke Nijkamp, Danielle Paige, Laura Pohl, Dana Schwartz, Tara Sim, Phil Szostak, Suzanne Walker, Hannah Whitten, Sean Williams, Alyssa Wong To celebrate the launch of this book, Penguin Random House and Disney/Lucasfilm will each make donations to First Book--a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. In recognition of both companies' longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House will donate at least $100,000 worth of books to First Book and Disney/Lucasfilm will donate 100,000 children's books to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education.
Voodoo Queen
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DollFaceKillah
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Chew Chew
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QuantumQuill
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Snapple Whistler
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Sweetness
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Sleek Assassin
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. As an audiobook aficionado, this app is a dream come true. Its support for various formats and effortless navigation make it my perfect reading companion. ππ§ ListenBookβs CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience.
ButterQuest
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Bearded Angler
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MrOnsTr
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring!
AlertXis
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Gro
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Troublemasher
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Pecan Oblivion
This app has made audiobook listening an integral part of my daily routine β it's a habit I cherish. π‘ This app truly understands the needs of audiobook enthusiasts β it delivers an effortless and enjoyable listening experience. ππ§ The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Pixie Taze
ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day! I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections.
Toy Dogwatch
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. This app is a game-changer for anyone who's always on the go β it's like carrying a library in my pocket. Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design are a win. ππ I appreciate the dark mode option. Itβs easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
Abyss Tamer
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient β no more complicated processes. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldnβt call it unforgettable. 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.
MythMaker
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Zod
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Snow Hound
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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