Book description
Picture London 1944: sirens wail, bombers hover, but inside Rainbow Corner, the music swells. Celia Imrie's Meet Me at Rainbow Corner doesn't just tell a story-it dances through your ears in this utterly captivating audiobook. You can practically hear Dot Gallagher's Red Cross cape swirl as she steps into that wartime oasis, where American GIs swap war stories for salsa steps and the air hums with hope.
Imrie's prose, already vivid on the page, becomes pure magic when voiced. The narrator masterfully captures that infectious rhythm-the clapping hands, clicking fingers, the way laughter cuts through the fear. It's impossible not to sway along. Dot's arrival from Liverpool, her instant connection with the spirited Lilly, and their journey through bomb shelters and ballrooms feels so real, so alive, you forget you're listening to an audiobook. You're there, smelling the cigarette smoke, feeling the bass thump through the floorboards.
And the praise? It's not just hype. As Jenny Ashcroft declared, you'll be utterly captivated from first page to last-and this audiobook makes that immersion deeper. Rosie Goodwin's "meticulously researched" detail shines: the sharp crack of a soldier's boot, the hushed whispers in a Piccadilly alley, the way a simple dance becomes defiance. Joanna Lumley's "utterly charming" description? Spot on. This isn't just a wartime romance; it's a love letter to the women who found joy despite the chaos-their courage, their secrets, their fierce, unbreakable friendships.
Fiona Valpy nails it: it's a "deeply evocative snapshot" of women who became "GI Brides," but it's so much more. It's about finding your rhythm when the world is shaking. Dot and Lilly's bond-forged in air raid shelters and shared laughter-makes every tender moment land with quiet power. You'll laugh with them, ache with them, and then, heart full, realize what Imrie's truly given us: a reminder that even in the darkest nights, love and music are the bravest things we can carry.
This audiobook doesn't just recount history-it makes you feel it pulse. So press play, let the rhythm take you, and discover why readers (and reviewers) are calling it "simply didn't want it to end." You won't just hear this story; you'll carry its light long after the final note fades.
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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