Book description
In this haunting, evocative fantasy set in 1930s Chicago, a talented ballerina finds herself torn between her dreams and her desires when she's pursued by a secretive patron who may be more than he seems. "An enchanting and lyrical fever dream bursting with dazzling prose and dark romance, Nocturne enthralled me."--Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows Growing up in Chicago's Little Sicily in the years following the Great War, Grace Dragotta has always wanted to be a ballerina, ever since she first peered through the windows of the Near North Ballet company. So when Grace is orphaned, she chooses the ballet as her home, imagining herself forever ensconced in a transcendent world of light and beauty so different from her poor, immigrant upbringing. Years later, with the Great Depression in full swing, Grace has become the company's new prima ballerina--though achieving her long-held dream is not the triumph she once envisioned. Time and familiarity have tarnished that shining vision, and her new position means the loss of her best friend in the world. Then she attracts the attention of the enigmatic Master La Rosa as her personal patron and realizes the world is not as small or constricted as she had come to fear. Who is her mysterious patron, and what does he want from her? As Grace begins to unlock the Master's secrets, she discovers that there is beauty in darkness as well as light, finds that true friendship cannot be broken by time or distance, and realizes there may be another way entirely to achieve the transcendence she has always sought.
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Bug Blitz
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ByteBard
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Wings
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Eerie
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Dr. WMD
I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. Audiobook adventures simplified โ this app's functionality is a revelation. User-centric audiobook joy โ this app's ease of use is impressive. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureโitโs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
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Audiobooks have turned road trips into unforgettable journeys of imagination. Auto-rewind is incredibly helpful. Excellent functionality.
Proper
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. ๐ก Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background โ talk about productivity! ๐งผ๐
Count Eagle
I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itโs a fun feature. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineโgood narration, decent storyโbut it didnโt leave a lasting impression. If youโre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Lunar Treat
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app โ it's like being in the story. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic!
Zorkle Sporkle
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Gingersnap Woman
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories.
Bowler
The voice actors are incredible โ they make the characters come alive. I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection.
Don Stab
The sound quality is outstanding โ it's like having a movie theater in my ears! Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears.
Voluntary
I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance โ it's like having a personal audiobook curator. ๐ช Achieving double wins โ workouts become invigorating with stories to fuel my motivation! ๐ช๐ง Seamless audiobook integration โ this app's functionality is a true gem. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear.
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