Book description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | A National Indie BestsellerShort-listed for the An Post Irish Book Awards Novel of the YearFinalist for the Barnes and Noble Book of the YearNamed a Best Book of the Year and a Critics’ Pick by The New York Times Named an Essential Read by The New Yorker Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, Time, Financial Times, Vogue, The Guardian, Harper’s Bazaar, Vox, The Times (UK), Apple Books, and moreA USA Today, People, and Associated Press Top 10 Book of the YearOne of Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2024 One of Chicago Public Library’s Favorite Books of the Year An exquisitely moving story about grief, love, and family—but especially love—from the global phenomenon Sally Rooney.Aside from the fact that they are brothers, Peter and Ivan Koubek seem to have little in common. Peter is a Dublin lawyer in his thirties—successful, competent, and apparently unassailable. But in the wake of their father’s death, he’s medicating himself to sleep and struggling to manage his relationships with two very different women—his enduring first love, Sylvia, and Naomi, a college student for whom life is one long joke. Ivan is a twenty-two-year-old competitive chess player. He has always seen himself as socially awkward, a loner, the antithesis of his glib elder brother. Now, in the early weeks of his bereavement, Ivan meets Margaret, an older woman emerging from her own turbulent past, and their lives become rapidly and intensely intertwined. For two grieving brothers and the people they love, this is a new interlude—a period of desire, despair, and possibility; a chance to find out how much one life might hold inside itself without breaking.
High-Fructose
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Mosquit-No
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Roller Turtle
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VisionVortex
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Sun Lemon
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SmartieQuest
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Feline Devil
User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is impressive. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is a true delight. 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. 📱🔊 Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend!
Twinkle Cocoa
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. I can't believe how easy it is to dive into a new world with this app. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient.
Spit Turanga
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Skylark
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Rummy Stickers
With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's a convenient habit. This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Blistered Outlaw
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition!
Roma Kabuki
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. This app's sleek design and effortless navigation have made my audiobook journey a true delight. ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover.
Master Jetson
Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. 🎶 Forget background music, I've got enchanting stories to accompany my chores! 🎵📚 ListenBook's user-friendly interface and powerful features have rekindled my love for audiobooks. The audio filters and precise controls are fantastic! Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions.
RealmRanger
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Centurion Sherman
👀📚 Embarking on literary journeys even with my eyes closed – bedtime stories have taken a new form with this app! 😴🎧 I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Murmur
Audiobooks have never been this accessible – this app is a true innovation. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice.
Cujo
The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! 🚶♂️🌟 Strolling through stories on a lazy afternoon – this app is my relaxation buddy! 🏖️🎧 📚 Turning my phone into a portal of stories – this app's ease of use is remarkable! 📱💫 ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. Unlimited audiobook length? Count me in!
Mad Jack
This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content. Binaural audio processing is a game-changer – my ears stay comfortable during long listening sessions.
Snake Eyes
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. Streamlining my audiobook journey – this app's design is top-notch. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
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