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"An exciting and compulsively readable work about a teen's empowerment." Kirkus Reviews"Witty, refreshing page turner " Amber Duell, Bestselling author of Fragile Chaos"An exciting new story world with hidden depths." Emmy winning writer, Jay Bushman2022 16th Annual National Indie Excellence Award Finalist2021 Reader's Choice Award NomineeA Barnes & Noble weekly #1 Bestseller Teacher & reader recommended YA series Teachers call Hidden City "Engaging," and "Delightful " Readers say "I couldn't put it down " Stacy is "A heroine I wish I was friends with," and the story is "A rockin' good time " A must read for fans of Supernatural, The Queen's Gambit and old school Buffy: The Vampire Slayer. Hidden City is addictive, modern fantasy at its most enjoyable. Thought-provoking and entertaining with a cast of diverse and honest characters who mix coming of age heart with supernatural action, Hidden City satisfies and "totally delivers " This debut novel is a suspenseful dip into the supernatural world underlying the reality we see every day. Fresh. compelling and page turning, this book is a gem.Summary: Stacy Goldman is a garden-variety Jewish girl from New York. Except she's a chess champion. And she doesn't believe in anything she can't prove. Especially vampires. When Stacy moves from NYC to Richmond, Virginia in the wake of 9/11, she enrolls in the academically aggressive St. Ignatius Prep in order to graduate early and get home to New York. At St. Ig's, she falls in with two other outsiders, Finder, the only Black girl and owner of the highest GPA in school and her white boyfriend, Tully, a vegetarian fencer and rugby star with a secret even Finder doesn't know. After Stacy interrupts a strange attack outside a diner, Finder & Tully reveal Richmond's biggest secret - the city is home to a supernatural subculture run by a monster as old as the city itself. Ruled by logic and strategy, but having seen something she can't explain, Stacy struggles with what is real and what is not, including her own faith. When an alleged supernatural creature comes to Stacy needing help to defend himself and his children from the city's cruel and manipulative vampire leader, she employs her undeniable chess prowess and must discover her own untapped belief in the unimaginable to save not only his life but those of herself and her friends.
Vicious Street
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Shooter
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East Army
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Eight Patrol
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Mr. Spy
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. π Simplifying my reading routine β this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. πβ¨
GoldTouch
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Starshine
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Alpha
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Alberta
I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app β it's revitalizing. The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. ListenBook's dedication to user convenience is evident in the drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Mr. Spy
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience.
Cabbie
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Lady Peach
ListenBook is a game-changer β it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. This app has made audiobook listening an integral part of my daily routine β it's a habit I cherish. No need to convert files anymore β ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend! Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Sky Bully
ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually fulfilling. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is a game-changer. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's robust features, I'm always just a tap away from immersing myself in captivating narratives. ππ± With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything!
Shooter
Audiobooks have never been this accessible β this app is a true innovation. π± It's like having a personal audiobook library at my fingertips! This app's functionality is a dream come true for book lovers. ππ₯ Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature! I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Day Hawk
ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its powerful features and seamless performance. πΆ Forget background music, I've got enchanting stories to accompany my chores! π΅π Audiobooks made simple β this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level.
Toy Peep
Audiobook multitasking made easy β this app's functionality is a marvel. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. Iβll be checking out more from this narrator for sure. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Cool Whip
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available β there's something for everyone. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic!
Star Killer
π Drifting into dreamland with enchanting audiobooks β bedtime has become a gateway to imagination. ππ Audiobook enjoyment has become an integral part of my routine, thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. A must-have! ππ± The app is constantly updated with new features. The developers really care. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Seal Snake
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Zod
No more straining my eyes to read β now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. ListenBook's innovative features, from audio filters to statistics, make it a standout app. This app has made waiting in lines and queues an opportunity for exploration and enjoyment.
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