Book description
New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune invites you deep into the heart of a peculiar forest and on the extraordinary journey of a family assembled from spare parts. Most Anticipated from BookPage - Goodreads - The Nerd Daily - Paste Magazine - LitReactor - OverDrive - LGBTQ Reads - Tor.com - LibraryReads - more "An enchanting tale of Pinocchio in the end times." --P. Djèlí Clark In a strange little home built into the branches of a grove of trees, live three robots--fatherly inventor android Giovanni Lawson, a pleasantly sadistic nurse machine, and a small vacuum desperate for love and attention. Victor Lawson, a human, lives there too. They're a family, hidden and safe. The day Vic salvages and repairs an unfamiliar android labelled "HAP," he learns of a shared dark past between Hap and Gio-a past spent hunting humans. When Hap unwittingly alerts robots from Gio's former life to their whereabouts, the family is no longer hidden and safe. Gio is captured and taken back to his old laboratory in the City of Electric Dreams. So together, the rest of Vic's assembled family must journey across an unforgiving and otherworldly country to rescue Gio from decommission, or worse, reprogramming. Along the way to save Gio, amid conflicted feelings of betrayal and affection for Hap, Vic must decide for himself: Can he accept love with strings attached? Inspired by Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio, and like Swiss Family Robinson meets Wall-E, In the Lives of Puppets is a masterful stand-alone fantasy adventure from the beloved author who brought you The House in the Cerulean Sea and Under the Whispering Door. ★ "An epic quest of rescue and discovery [with] the author's trademark charm, heart, and bittersweetness." --Library Journal, starred review Praise for TJ Klune's previous work: "Like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket." --V.E. SCHWAB - "Very close to perfect." --SEANAN McGUIRE - "Utterly absorbing." --GAIL CARRIGER - "It will renew your faith in humanity." --TERRY BROOKS - "It healed me." --CASSANDRA KHAW - "Compassionate." --RYKA AOKI
Moon Orchid
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Prof. Screw
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Count Eagle
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Contrary Mary
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Shady Lady
Listening to audiobooks with my kids has become a cherished bonding activity. Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is impressive. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature! ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Buckshot
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. Audiobooks on this app have made my morning rituals something to look forward to. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity.
Digital Moonshine
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Back Bett
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience.
Lime
Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams! ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Cumulo
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Ember Rope
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. I've recommended this app to all my fellow audiobook enthusiasts. It's a game-changer! ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features.
Night Magnet
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer.
Geneva Cuffs
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Shy Warrior
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. 🧘♀️☕ Unwinding with a cup of tea and a captivating audiobook – relaxation meets intellectual stimulation. 🍵📖 Finally, an app that caters to audiobook enthusiasts like me. The diverse format support and user-friendly design are a game-changer. 📱🔊 Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features.
Redneck Giorgio
I'm so grateful for this app – it's like having a personal storyteller wherever I go. Effortlessly managing my audiobook collection – this app's functionality is a winner. 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!
NecroBull
ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment. With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light.
Rando Tank
With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is remarkable. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning.
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