Book description
This entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature.Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle.To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl--and herself--than first meets the eye.In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl's castle?All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated, she was "quite simply the best writer for children of her generation."The three books in the World of Howl are: Howl's Moving CastleCastle in the AirHouse of Many Ways Other beloved series from Dianna Wynne Jones include the Chronicles of Chrestomanci and the Dalemark Quartet.
Blink
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Accidental Genius
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Spellbinder
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Universe Bullet
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Red Delicious
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Willow Dragon
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VisionVortex
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Jersey
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Sweetness
Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature! Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied.
Dewdrop Doll
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Freesia
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Lskeee
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
Canine Hannibal
The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
New York Winder
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. This app is a game-changer for busy individuals who miss reading. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me.
Pocket Muzzie
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RealmRanger
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Grave Digger
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Lady Q
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Honey
This app has added a touch of magic to my mundane moments β I'm forever grateful. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves! Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly.
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