Book description
There's a certain magic in lakeside summers, a quiet hum beneath the surface that Carley Fortune captures perfectly in One Golden Summer. And the audiobook? It's like sinking into that very water-cool, clear, and carrying the weight of everything unsaid. Alice, a photographer who's spent years observing life through a lens, finally steps out of the shadows when her grandmother Nan needs her. They return to Barry's Bay, the place where a single summer photo changed everything, and the lake air feels thick with memory. Then, the roar of a yellow speedboat cuts through the calm. Charlie Florek, the boy from that long-ago picture, is back-and he's the kind of man who makes time feel like it's slowing down, just for you.
The magic here isn't in ghosts or hidden doors, but in the way a voice on audio can make you feel the sun on your skin, the creak of a dock, the sudden, startling awareness when someone sees you. The narrator-delicate, warm, with a hint of that same quiet longing Alice feels-doesn't just tell you about the lake; they let you breathe it. You hear the rasp of Charlie's laugh as he teases Nan, the soft click of Alice's camera shutter, the way her voice hitches when he looks at her directly, not through the viewfinder. It's a masterclass in intimacy. You're not just listening to a story; you're standing on that dock, feeling the heat, wondering if this is the summer Alice finally stops hiding.
Fortune writes with a gentle urgency, and the audiobook amplifies it. The tension isn't loud-it's in the pause before a conversation, the way Charlie's green eyes hold hers a beat too long, the unspoken question: What if the person who sees you isn't just a memory? You feel Alice's quiet panic, her fear of being truly seen after years of being the observer. And Charlie? He's not a savior; he's a reminder of how alive she used to feel. The lake becomes a character itself-watching, holding secrets, offering second chances.
This isn't a book that screams; it whispers, and the audiobook lets that whisper reach right into your bones. You'll find yourself pausing the playback just to sit with the feeling, the way Alice sits by the water, trying to hold onto a moment that might not last. It's a slow burn, but oh, how it smolders. You'll laugh with Nan's warmth, ache for Alice's quiet hope, and feel the sun slanting across your own skin as Charlie's voice fills your ears. It's the kind of summer you wish you could step into, a little balm for a world that's always too loud. And when the final line fades, you'll realize you've been holding your breath for the whole thing. Perfect for a quiet evening, a drive, or just letting the lake's quiet magic seep into your bones.
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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