Book description
Hear Lincoln's voice rise from the past, not as a distant echo but as a living current. Russell Freedman's Lincoln: A Photobiography-a Newbery Medal winner-becomes something entirely new in audio, where words breathe and history settles into the rhythm of a story told well. Freedman, who walked the earth gathering truth, weaves Lincoln's journey with the quiet certainty of a man who knew how to listen. You hear the boy in the Kentucky log cabin, his laughter sharp as flint, then the lawyer's sharp wit cutting through the fog of a courtroom, the weight of the presidency settling like dust on worn boots. The audiobook's power lies in its unhurried pace, letting each moment breathe: the courtship with Mary Todd, the terrible calculus of the Civil War, the final, terrible night at Ford's Theatre. Freedman's prose, always clear and kind, becomes a companion, guiding you through the fog of history with a steady hand. The photographs that anchor the printed book? They live in the mind's eye now, vivid as the narrator's voice-a voice that doesn't shout history, but lets it settle like the soft light of a candle through a window. You hear Lincoln's own words at the close, the quiet strength of his writing, and it's not just a biography; it's a conversation across time. This isn't merely learning about Lincoln-it's feeling his presence, the man who carried the nation's sorrow and hope in his own voice. Freedman didn't just write a life; he gave it a voice that lingers, clear and true, long after the final chapter fades. In this audio form, history isn't a lesson-it's a river, flowing gently, carrying you to the heart of a man who, in the end, found his way.
Zod
Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. Finally, an app that caters to audiobook enthusiasts like me. The diverse format support and user-friendly design are a game-changer. π±π
Darling Peacock
With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with maximum comfort and convenience. ListenBook has made my daily commutes enjoyable. No more boredom! Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Sherwood Gladiator
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TrixiePhany
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PixelPathfinder
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Berry Succubus
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Midas
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Lady Killer
The bookmarking feature ensures I never lose my place in a book β so convenient! Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking.
Heaven Sent
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. This app is a treasure trove of knowledge, entertainment, and imagination. CUE playlist support is a fantastic addition. It helps me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers.
Fire Queen
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Duke Electro
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Murmur
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ShadowFax
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Low Menace
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Kamikaze Granny
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Roma Kabuki
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. This app's ease of use has made my daily activities more enjoyable and educational. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Troublemasher
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Cricket
π Elevating my reading routine β this app's functionality is the key to unlocking new worlds of storytelling. ππ 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.
Washer
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Elder Pogue
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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