Book description
NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The bestselling author of The Marriage Portrait delivers a luminous portrait of a marriage, a family ravaged by grief, and a boy whose name was given to one of the most celebrated plays of all time. - "Of all the stories that argue and speculate about Shakespeare's life ... here is a novel ... so gorgeously written that it transports you." --The Boston Globe England, 1580: The Black Death creeps across the land, an ever-present threat, infecting the healthy, the sick, the old and the young alike. The end of days is near, but life always goes on. A young Latin tutor--penniless and bullied by a violent father--falls in love with an extraordinary, eccentric young woman. Agnes is a wild creature who walks her family's land with a falcon on her glove and is known throughout the countryside for her unusual gifts as a healer, understanding plants and potions better than she does people. Once she settles with her husband on Henley Street in Stratford-upon-Avon, she becomes a fiercely protective mother and a steadfast, centrifugal force in the life of her young husband, whose career on the London stage is just taking off when his beloved young son succumbs to sudden fever.
Girl Brownie
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Sidewalk Enforcer
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Subzero Taffy
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Rosie Bird
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Midnight Rider
Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is impressive. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions.
Ozzie Treat
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VenusLion
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ShadowFax
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Hyper Kong
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Midnight Rambler
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Electric Saturn
The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. With this app, reading is no longer a task – it's a delightful habit. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant companion for literary adventures. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience.
Coma Stalk
Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged.
The Flying Mouse
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Mad Kid
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. My study sessions are more efficient than ever, thanks to the looping playback and bookmark features.
FireBrang
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Switch
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. Makes listening to audiobooks easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
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I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! 📚🎧 The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
MindfulMingle
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Tweety
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. Audiobooks on this app have made studying and learning a more enjoyable process. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app! I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits.
HighBomber
ListenBook's versatility with various audio formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from multiple sources effortlessly. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
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