Book description
‘A gorgeously tender story about friendship and love it all its forms’ Good Housekeeping‘Ericka Waller writes beautifully about the complex love that bonds families and forges the most unlikely of friendships’ Katherine Heiny'One of those books that lingers... I laughed, cried and felt more compassionate for reading it' Jennie Godfrey___________Welcome to Shrublands Road, please follow the speed limit.Meet Birdie Greenwing, determined and no-nonsense. Also, lonely and carrying secrets that only her beloved rescue dog knows about.Ada Kowalski is lonely too. She came to England to help people, but she can’t seem to help herself.Jane and her daughter Frankie are new to the street, although Jane’s cleaning-obsessive mother Min is never far away. Jane wishes she could be as outspoken as her daughter. What will it take for Jane to finally stand up to everyone?One life-changing event brings Birdie, Ada and Jane together in ways they never imagined. But is it ever too late to begin again?_______Readers say:'If you love a character-driven story, this book needs to be top of your list! It is such a wonderful, heartfelt read and has zoomed into my favourite reads of the year. A total delight and an easy five stars.' 'The women in this book are complex, loveable , messy and wonderful. Reading this story made me feel all the feelings.''A book that will make you reflect on your own life and the importance of the connections we make with each other''A wonderful read — funny, moving and above all a love letter to the importance community in all its forms''The way Ericka Waller writes is just so evocative and exquisite...this book just felt like one huge hug.'
Scarlet Mary
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Kabuki
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Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. Unlocking a world of literary possibilities, this app's extensive compatibility and user-friendly controls have made audiobook enjoyment an everyday joy. 📱🔊 I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient.
Mud Pie Man
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Jelly Momentum
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Kazmii
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42nd Street
I'm constantly amazed by the vast selection – there's always something new to discover. With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. Effortlessly accessing my favorite audiobooks has become a reality, all thanks to this app's user-centric design and comprehensive format support. A must-download! 📱🎧 ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends. 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.
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Marshmallow Treat
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Frenzy
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Shy Warrior
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Popeye Wipeout
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that I can access my content without any limitations. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Marshmallow Treat
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Dr. Cocktail
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Stud muffin
Audiobooks have become my escape from reality – a journey into captivating worlds. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising. This audiobook was a fantastic listen! The narrator's voice was clear and engaging, making it easy to follow along. The pacing was just right—not too fast, not too slow. Perfect for long commutes or relaxing at home. Highly recommend!
Parallax Sugar
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RZR
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Crash Test
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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