Book description
* The million-copy bestseller* * National Book Award finalist * * One of the New York Times's 10 Best Books of 2017 * * Selected for Emma Watson's Our Shared Shelf book club * 'This is a captivating book... Min Jin Lee's novel takes us through four generations and each character's search for identity and success. It's a powerful story about resilience and compassion' BARACK OBAMA. Yeongdo, Korea 1911. In a small fishing village on the banks of the East Sea, a club-footed, cleft-lipped man marries a fifteen-year-old girl. The couple have one child, their beloved daughter Sunja. When Sunja falls pregnant by a married yakuza, the family face ruin. But then Isak, a Christian minister, offers her a chance of salvation: a new life in Japan as his wife. Following a man she barely knows to a hostile country in which she has no friends, no home, and whose language she cannot speak, Sunja's salvation is just the beginning of her story. Through eight decades and four generations, Pachinko is an epic tale of family, identity, love, death and survival.
CirrusFlash
The convenience of switching between devices without losing my place is a lifesaver. The narrators on this app are truly talented – they bring characters to life. ListenBook has all the features I need. My go-to audiobook app!
Flyswat Briggs
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. 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.
Chocolate Thunder
With ListenBook, I've found a versatile and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's pure bliss. 💪 Achieving double wins – workouts become invigorating with stories to fuel my motivation! 💪🎧 Looping playback is a brilliant study tool. Thanks to ListenBook, my learning has improved! Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost!
Racy Babe
🛌 Drifting into dreamland with enchanting audiobooks – bedtime has become a gateway to imagination. 🌙📚 ListenBook's player features, like chapters and bookmarks, make it a versatile tool for any listener. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
Dora the Destroyer
The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now!
Manimal
💪 Doubling the impact of my workouts – exercising and exploring stories, all thanks to this app! 💪🎧 As a busy individual, I appreciate ListenBook's versatility in downloading audio files from various sources. It's a time-saver for sure! The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Breezy Mustang
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one convenient app. Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read – this app is always ready. 🎧 My daily chores just got an upgrade! Thanks to this app, I can dive into captivating stories while cooking and cleaning. 📚🍳 Effortlessly immersing in stories – this app's ease of use is a game-changer.
Metal Aphrodite
🏝️ Basking in the sun with an audiobook – relaxation meets storytelling paradise! ☀️📖 I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections.
Fast FLAK
Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is commendable. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning.
Boost Princess
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. 🎧 Audiobooks anywhere, anytime – this app's convenience is unbeatable! 🌟📚 Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Fuzzy Claws
I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of reading through my ears, making every moment more valuable. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone! The intuitive interface and efficient navigation make this app a pleasure to use every day.
Springheel Jack
With this app, reading is as simple as pressing play – it's genius! 📚 Embracing reading in the digital age – this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. 📱🎉 The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Round Kick Boomer
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Tornado Maker
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. Audiobook journey simplified – this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise. The app's compatibility with Apple Watch elevates my workouts, making them more engaging and productive. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
CuriousCrafter
Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Arsenic Coo
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. Audiobooks have never been this accessible and enjoyable. This app's compatibility with various formats and its emphasis on user experience have made it an essential tool for me. 📱🔊 ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Hog Butcher
This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Delicious Wing
ListenBook's user-friendly audio filters and controls have made my audiobook sessions more interactive and engaging. This app has made my road trips and flights infinitely more enjoyable. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
NexusNomad
Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability. The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials.
PixelPioneer
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
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