Book description
'Sunshine in book form'—Daily Mail'A joyfully escapist celebration of friendship and freedom'—Mail on Sunday'Delightful, heartwarming… An especially welcome reminder of the bright spots even in dark times'—NPRParas is a spirited young racehorse living in a stable in the French countryside. That is until one afternoon when she pushes open the gate of her stall and, travelling through the night, arrives quite by chance in the dazzling streets of Paris.She soon meets a German shorthaired pointer named Frida, two irrepressible ducks and an opinionated crow, and life amongst the animals in the city’s lush green spaces is enjoyable for a time. But everything changes when Paras meets a human boy, Étienne, and discovers a new, otherworldly part of Paris: the secluded, ivy-walled house where the boy and his nearly one-hundred-year-old great-grandmother live quietly and keep to themselves. As the cold weather of Christmas nears, the unlikeliest of friendships blooms between human and animals.But how long can a runaway horse live undiscovered in Paris? And how long can one boy keep her all to himself? Charming and beguiling in equal measure, Jane Smiley’s novel celebrates the intrinsic need for friendship, love and freedom, whoever you may be…From Jane Smiley, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Thousand Acres, The Strays of Paris is a captivating story of a group of extraordinary animals—and one little boy—whose lives cross paths in Paris.
Red Woman
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Jetta Talent
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Venious
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Star Jammer
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NightWonka
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Tart Voodoo
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DuckDuck
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Burn
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Spoiler
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GuTzd
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Guillotine
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Keystone
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RealmRanger
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. I used to struggle to find time for books – now, I listen while doing chores! Audiobooks have never been this accessible – this app is a true innovation. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is remarkable. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter!
Blinker
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Toxic-oxide
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VPR
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Saint La-Z-Boy
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Dredd
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. Audiobook heaven! This app has revolutionized the way I enjoy stories. Its sleek design and seamless functionality make it a must-have for book lovers. 📚🎧 Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. 📚👏 ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine.
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