Book description
Erik Larson, New York Times bestselling author of Devil in the White City, delivers a remarkable story set during Hitler's rise to power.The time is 1933, the place, Berlin, when William E. Dodd becomes America's first ambassador to Hitler's Nazi Germany in a year that proved to be a turning point in history. A mild-mannered professor from Chicago, Dodd brings along his wife, son, and flamboyant daughter, Martha. At first Martha is entranced by the parties and pomp, and the handsome young men of the Third Reich with their infectious enthusiasm for restoring Germany to a position of world prominence. Enamored of the "New Germany," she has one affair after another, including with the suprisingly honorable first chief of the Gestapo, Rudolf Diels. But as evidence of Jewish persecution mounts, confirmed by chilling first-person testimony, her father telegraphs his concerns to a largely indifferent State Department back home. Dodd watches with alarm as Jews are attacked, the press is censored, and drafts of frightening new laws begin to circulate. As that first year unfolds and the shadows deepen, the Dodds experience days full of excitement, intrigue, romance--and ultimately, horror, when a climactic spasm of violence and murder reveals Hitler's true character and ruthless ambition. Suffused with the tense atmosphere of the period, and with unforgettable portraits of the bizarre Göring and the expectedly charming--yet wholly sinister--Goebbels, In the Garden of Beasts lends a stunning, eyewitness perspective on events as they unfold in real time, revealing an era of surprising nuance and complexity. The result is a dazzling, addictively readable work that speaks volumes about why the world did not recognize the grave threat posed by Hitler until Berlin, and Europe, were awash in blood and terror.
Sprinkle Lovenuts
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9Lives
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Stud Buster
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K-9
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Darkside Isis
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RDTN
I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance – it's a must-have for any reader. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
PixelPilgrim
Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Jade Fox
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Honey
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Atlantic Rim
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Beetle King
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M8deUp
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FlyGuardX
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Kill Switch
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Heartbreaker
The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive! Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
Jo Jo Spooky
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app.
Twin Blaze
I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience.
Dangle
Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the 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