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NATIONAL BESTSELLER - NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE - ROXANE GAY'S AUDACIOUS BOOK CLUB PICK - FINALIST FOR THE URSULA K. LE GUIN PRIZE"Moving and thought-provoking . . . offering psychological insights in lyrical prose while seriously exploring speculative conceits." -- New York Times Book Review"Haunting and luminous . . . Beautiful and lucid science fiction. An astonishing debut." -- Alan Moore, creator of Watchmen and V for VendettaRecommended by New York Times Book Review - Los Angeles Times - NPR - Washington Post - Wall Street Journal - Entertainment Weekly - Esquire - Good Housekeeping - NBC News - Buzzfeed - Goodreads - The Millions - The Philadelphia Inquirer - Minneapolis Star-Tribune - San Francisco Chronicle - The Guardian - and many more!For fans of Cloud Atlas and Station Eleven, a spellbinding and profoundly prescient debut that follows a cast of intricately linked characters over hundreds of years as humanity struggles to rebuild itself in the aftermath of a climate plague--a daring and deeply heartfelt work of mind-bending imagination from a singular new voice. In 2030, a grieving archeologist arrives in the Arctic Circle to continue the work of his recently deceased daughter at the Batagaika Crater, where researchers are studying long-buried secrets now revealed in melting permafrost, including the perfectly preserved remains of a girl who appears to have died of an ancient virus.Once unleashed, the Arctic plague will reshape life on Earth for generations to come, quickly traversing the globe, forcing humanity to devise a myriad of moving and inventive ways to embrace possibility in the face of tragedy. In a theme park designed for terminally ill children, a cynical employee falls in love with a mother desperate to hold on to her infected son. A heartbroken scientist searching for a cure finds a second chance at fatherhood when one of his test subjects--a pig--develops the capacity for human speech. A widowed painter and her teenaged granddaughter embark on a cosmic quest to locate a new home planet. From funerary skyscrapers to hotels for the dead to interstellar starships, Sequoia Nagamatsu takes readers on a wildly original and compassionate journey, spanning continents, centuries, and even celestial bodies to tell a story about the resilience of the human spirit, our infinite capacity to dream, and the connective threads that tie us all together in the universe."Wondrous, and not just in the feats of imagination, which are so numerous it makes me dizzy to recall them, but also in the humanity and tenderness with which Sequoia Nagamatsu helps us navigate this landscape. . . . This is a truly amazing book, one to keep close as we imagine the uncertain future." -- Kevin Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Nothing to See Here
NoiseFire
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RiddleRover
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. The seamless integration with CarPlay adds convenience and entertainment during my daily commutes.
CommandX
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360
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CommandX
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Hex Panther
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Flashpoint
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BloodEater
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Pockets
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Cereal Killer
Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in books through this app. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Super Flick
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. This app is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The ability to adjust skip intervals and playback speed is fantastic. I also love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Worth every penny!
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Candy Butcher
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Show Boat
ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features. Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend!
Manly Reno
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax. π Elevating my reading routine β this app's functionality is the key to unlocking new worlds of storytelling. ππ Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content.
Cardinal Rebel
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West Warrior
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Virgo Moon
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Noise Toy
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys β this app's ease of use is a delight.
LoreLoomer
I'm hooked on this app's curated content β it's like having a personal librarian. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds convenience to my audiobook routine. Sharing books with friends via AirDrop is so convenient. Thanks, ListenBook! Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature!
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