Book description
A repackaged edition of the revered author's collection of essays on writing fiction.C. S. Lewis-the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics-was a professor of literature at Oxford University, where he was known for his insightful and often witty presentations on the nature of stories. This collection assembles nine essays that encapsulate his ideas about fiction, including "On Stories," "The Death of Words," and "On Three Ways of Writing for Children," as well as eleven pieces that were unpublished during his lifetime.
Firefly Caramel
The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Pixie
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Sass Burst
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2nd Hand Joe
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Princess Dove
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ThoughtTraveler
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Crash Enforcer
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Queen Bee
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Parallax Sugar
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Sapiens
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WanderWord
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ShadowDancer
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Feral Mayhem
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Old Man Winter
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Curio
Savoring captivating stories has become a breeze with this app's sleek design and convenient features. It's like having a personal reading assistant! 📱📖 This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Legacy
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Necessary Momentum
With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Jack Cassidy
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Senior Smurf
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Delirium
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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