Book description
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 the 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, 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 Krosoczka, Sarah Kuhn, Danny Lore, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Kwame Mbalia, Marieke Nijkamp, Danielle Paige, Laura Pohl, K. Arsenault Rivera, 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.
CZR
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Nessie
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Sylvester Eye
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Plegasus
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Darth 44
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Emerald Goddess
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Jelly Momentum
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. User-friendly audiobook experience โ this app's design is a standout. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Esquire
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Shooter
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Milan Call Back
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Kabuki
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Purity Catnip
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Evil Smith
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Canine Hannibal
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. ๐โโ๏ธ๐ Running through chapters has never been smoother โ the app's streamlined functionality keeps me on track with my reading goals. ๐โโ๏ธ๐ง ๐ก The future of audiobook listening is here โ this app's sleek functionality redefines how we enjoy our favorite stories. ๐ง๐ฎ ListenBookโs audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience.
Mule Lock
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Geneva Cuffs
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. โญ๏ธ A round of applause for an app that prioritizes functionality โ I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and other tasks. ๐๐ง The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy.
Devil Bread
The narrators on this app are truly talented โ they bring characters to life. The app's compatibility with Apple Watch elevates my workouts, making them more engaging and productive. Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off. Sharing books with friends via AirDrop is so convenient. Thanks, ListenBook!
Flakes
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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