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"On Stories," "The Death of Words," and "On Three Ways of Writing for Children," as well as eleven pieces that were unpublished during his lifetime.
Killer Grenade
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features. The sound quality is excellent. It feels like I’m in the story.
Miss Mustard
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Demo Zero
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Lewd Dice
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Indestructible Potato
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Elder Pogue
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Zero Charisma
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Grabber
Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Spitfire
Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Fast FLAK
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Crash Enforcer
This app's sleek design and intuitive features make it my trusted partner in exploring new narratives. Flawless support for various audio formats. Very happy with it. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Twin Blaze
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Admiral Tot
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Sun Washer
Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. Revolutionizing the way I enjoy stories – this app's seamless playback and intuitive controls make it a must-have for every book enthusiast. 📱🎧 The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Atomic Blastoid
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. Seamless integration of audiobooks – this app's ease of use is impressive. Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend! The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. 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.
NexusNomad
The app's design is sleek and modern – it's a pleasure to navigate. This app is my constant companion, making every moment a chance to discover new worlds. This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text.
Stacker of Wheat
Savoring captivating stories has become a breeze with this app's sleek design and convenient features. It's like having a personal reading assistant! 📱📖 The app is perfect for people with visual impairments. It’s so easy to navigate.
Curio
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Burn
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Rook
I've never been so excited about my daily commute – thanks to this app. 🎧 Making housework more enjoyable – audiobooks turn mundane chores into moments of discovery. 🧹📚 ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It's seamlessly integrated with Apple Watch. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
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