Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - An enormously engaging portrait of a most beguiling Southern city: "Elegant and wicked.... [This] might be the first true-crime book that makes the reader want to book a bed and breakfast for an extended weekend at the scene of the crime." --The New York Times Book ReviewShots rang out in Savannah's grandest mansion in the misty, early morning hours of May 2, 1981. Was it murder or self-defense? For nearly a decade, the shooting and its aftermath reverberated throughout this hauntingly beautiful city of moss-hung oaks and shaded squares. John Berendt's sharply observed, suspenseful, and witty narrative reads like a thoroughly engrossing novel, and yet it is a work of nonfiction. Berendt skillfully interweaves a hugely entertaining first-person account of life in this isolated remnant of the Old South with the unpredictable twists and turns of a landmark murder case. It is a spellbinding story peopled by a gallery of remarkable characters: the well-bred society ladies of the Married Woman's Card Club; the turbulent young redneck gigolo; the hapless recluse who owns a bottle of poison so powerful it could kill every man, woman, and child in Savannah; the aging and profane Southern belle who is the "soul of pampered self-absorption"; the uproariously funny black drag queen; the acerbic and arrogant antiques dealer; the sweet-talking, piano-playing con artist; young blacks dancing the minuet at the black debutante ball; and Minerva, the voodoo priestess who works her magic in the graveyard at midnight. These and other Savannahians act as a Greek chorus, with Berendt revealing the alliances, hostilities, and intrigues that thrive in a town where everyone knows everyone else. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a sublime and seductive reading experience. Brilliantly conceived and masterfully written, this true-crime book has become a modern classic.
Phoenix Tetra
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Pink Nightmare
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WittyWordsmith
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a huge plus. I can control my audiobooks from my wrist! Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Coffee
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Mad Viral
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VisionVoyager
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Black Walnut
I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend! The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Gov Skull
The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits β so cool! I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Pockets
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Sky Bully
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one convenient app. ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze.
Trouble Mittens
I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations β they're spot on. The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playbackβit's all up to me! Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. ListenBook makes my commute enjoyable. The audio filters really enhance the listening experience.
New Magoo
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180
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Candy Butcher
ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful β I'm hooked! Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature!
Shadow Bishop
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education β it's brilliant! π Dancing through chores with audiobooks β this app turns cleaning into a lively and literary affair! πΆπ Seamless integration of audiobooks β this app's ease of use is impressive.
VisionVortex
Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the audio quality and ensures that I can immerse myself fully in the content. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Miss Twilight
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization! The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours.
Spunky Sphinx
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Forger
I'm enjoying books I never thought I'd be interested in β all thanks to this app. This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has transformed the audio quality. It's crystal clear now.
Knock Out Star
π± Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward β this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. ππ« User-friendly audiobook experience β this app's design is a standout. Say hello to audiobook nirvana! This app's user-friendly design and comprehensive features have made my reading routine smoother than ever. ππ The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. 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!
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