Book description
In 1940, Jersey teenager Michael Le Breton's peaceful life is shattered by the German invasion of the Channel Islands. His older brother, Jacques, draws him into the island's resistance efforts, but their family faces its greatest danger when they decide to hide Konstantin, an escaped Russian prisoner. Konstantin, one of many Eastern Europeans brought to Jersey as slave labour, is deeply scarred by his brutal experiences, making his relationship with the family tense and volatile.As Michael navigates these dangers, the situation becomes even more precarious when his twin sister, Amy, befriends a disillusioned German soldier. Michael is forced to confront the harsh realities of war. What unfolds changes his life forever.
LunaStar
Who needs traditional books when you have this app? It's a game-changer. ⏰ Waking up to audiobooks – mornings have never been this magical and inspiring! ☀️🎧 Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly.
DollFaceKillah
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Shy Warrior
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Ozzie Treat
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition – I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. This app's ease of use has made my daily activities more enjoyable and educational. Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's functionality is a standout. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
B@d B0y
I love how ListenBook extracts artwork and metadata from audio files, adding a visual touch to my listening experience. The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings.
Genghis Glyph
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my own audio content with unparalleled ease and comfort. ListenBook has changed the way I listen to audiobooks. The app is so easy to use. I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Digital Equinox
ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. I can't get enough of this app – it's a true game-changer for book lovers. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences.
Mother Night
💼 Enhancing work-from-home productivity – audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. 💻📖 CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
Red Hot Kevorkian
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. 🎙️ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency – I'm enjoying audiobooks without missing a beat in my day. 🎶📚 The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Cool Iris
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression. Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
Wrangler Jim
I'm amazed by the variety of genres available – there's something for everyone. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. 🧘♀️☕ Sipping tea and getting lost in stories – the ultimate way to unwind! 🍵📖 The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout.
Slint FUBAR
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Irish Dze
This app makes traffic jams a breeze – time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. Audiobooks have become my favorite workout companions, making exercise a breeze. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
RiddleRanger
With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. 📚🎧 Audiobook pleasure at its finest! This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and delightful. 📚👌
Frosty Squid
Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 – it shows their dedication to excellence. I'm hooked on this app's effortless integration with my daily activities. The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable.
LocKz
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is remarkable. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. 📚🎧 Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks! 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!
Venious
The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! 🚶♀️🎧 Enjoying the great outdoors while immersing myself in fantastic tales – walking never felt this magical! 🏞️📚 Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable – this app's design is a triumph. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Gingersnap Woman
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. The app is lightweight and doesn’t drain my battery.
Switch
I've found solace in listening to audiobooks before bed – it's my form of meditation. With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats!
Are Ess Tee
This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any limitations. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
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