Book description
Some years ago, Oliver Darkshire stepped into the hushed interior of Henry Sotheran Ltd (est. 1761) to apply for a job. Allured by the smell of old books and the temptation of a management-approved afternoon nap, Darkshire was soon unteetering stacks of first editions and placating the store's resident ghost (the late Mr. Sotheran, hit by a tram).A novice in this ancient, potentially haunted establishment, Darkshire describes Sotheran's brushes with history (Dickens, the Titanic), its joyous disorganization, and the unspoken rules of its gleefully old-fashioned staff, whose mere glance may cause the computer to burst into flames. As Darkshire gains confidence and experience, he shares trivia about ancient editions and explores the strange space that books occupy in our lives--where old books often have strong sentimental value, but rarely a commercial one.By turns unhinged and earnest, Once Upon a Tome is the colorful story of life in one of the world's oldest bookshops and a love letter to the benign, unruly world of antiquarian bookselling, where to be uncommon or strange is the best possible compliment.
Sir Squire
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Fire Bite
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. Audiobooks on this app have made my daily walks a time of reflection and inspiration. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Sky Trinity
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Twix Esses
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Sprinkle Lovenuts
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Pixy Mox
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Lady Q
As an audiobook aficionado, this app is a dream come true. Its support for various formats and effortless navigation make it my perfect reading companion. ππ§ ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use.
Firedog
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Iron Jesus
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. I'm blown away by the powerful audio downloading options. So versatile! Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use. I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Winter Underdog
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Lilac Lizard
Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Troubadour
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Uluru Walker
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Gbbledgoodk
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Baby Brown
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Leaf Assassin
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Scrapper
With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has never been easier or more convenient. ListenBook has elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. It's a treasure trove of knowledge. 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. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Bones
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Waylay Dave
The voice actors are incredible β they make the characters come alive. The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines β it's pure bliss. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection.
RiddleRover
This app's sleek design and intuitive features make it my trusted partner in exploring new narratives. I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
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