Book description
This Signed Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes a foil stamped case, designed endpapers, and a Q&A from the author. #1 New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life twenty-five years later.Most people don’t even notice them—three tiny figures sitting at the end of a long pier in the corner of one of the most famous paintings in the world. Most people think it’s just a depiction of the sea. But Louisa, an aspiring artist herself, knows otherwise, and she is determined to find out the story of these three enigmatic figures. Twenty-five years earlier, in a distant seaside town, a group of teenagers find refuge from their bruising home lives by spending long summer days on an abandoned pier, telling silly jokes, sharing secrets, and committing small acts of rebellion. These lost souls find in each other a reason to get up each morning, a reason to dream, a reason to love. Out of that summer emerges a transcendent work of art, a painting that will unexpectedly be placed into eighteen-year-old Louisa’s care. She embarks on a surprise-filled cross-country journey to learn how the painting came to be and to decide what to do with it. The closer she gets to the painting’s birthplace, the more nervous she becomes about what she’ll find. Louisa is proof that happy endings don’t always take the form we expect in this stunning testament to the transformative, timeless power of friendship and art.
Snow Pharaoh
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The Dude
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101
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Engine Eye
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a game-changer.
Accidental Genius
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ThreadTraveler
If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
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Mad Jack
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The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
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Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is truly impressive. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience.
Spunky Sphinx
I love how ListenBook extracts artwork and metadata from audio files, adding a visual touch to my listening experience. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks hassle-free.
3D Waffle
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Twinkle
With ListenBook, I've found a way to make the most of my free time while indulging in my love for audiobooks. Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate.
Flakes
No more straining my eyes – this app lets me 'read' with my ears! Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is a true gem. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences. Adjustable playback speed and volume control make for a customized experience. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thanks, ListenBook!
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