Book description
Imagine standing in your own laundry room, suddenly noticing a garden you've never seen before. That's Stephen King's secret to writing-and it's the heart of Secret Windows, now available as a brilliant audiobook. Forget dry theory; this is King's mind in motion, raw and real, delivered in his unmistakable voice. You'll hear him laugh at his 12-year-old self's "Jumper" (which he called "the worst thing ever written"), share gritty tips for selling horror to men's magazines ("The Horror Writer and the Ten Bears"), and offer tender advice to his son in "Great Hookers I Have Known."
This isn't just a writing guide-it's a backstage pass. Hear King dissect his own evolution, from the unpublished Rush Call to the wisdom in Danse Macabre, all woven with his signature humor and sharp moral clarity. The audiobook makes it intimate: you'll feel the warmth of his "What Stephen King Does for Love" Seventeen column, the urgency in "Turning the Thumbscrews on the Reader," and even the playful surprise of his never-before-published In the Deathroom.
Peter Straub's introduction sets the tone perfectly, framing this as the companion to On Writing-but deeper, funnier, and utterly human. King's voice guides you through his creative process with no pretense, proving that great writing isn't about grand gestures, but about seeing the ordinary extraordinary. Whether you're a writer seeking direction or someone who just loves a master storyteller, this audiobook is a gift. You'll hear his humor, his wisdom, and the quiet truth that your own "window" is waiting to be discovered-right where you are, right now. Don't just read about writing. Hear it from the greatest. Your next great idea might be waiting in the laundry room.
Centurion Sherman
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Fire Queen
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DanimalDaze
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Automatic Slicer
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options.
Osprey
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Bones
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Buckshot
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
StorySculptor
ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. Auto-rewind is incredibly helpful. Excellent functionality. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this one stands out for its professional quality. The narrator struck the ideal balance between dramatic interpretation and letting the text speak for itself. The audio engineering was superb with consistent volume levels and crystal-clear recording.
Liquid Science
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3P-own
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Whipsaw
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JK Friend
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Morbid Sugar
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Uluru Walker
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Roadspike
ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide.
Trip
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Night Train
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Eerie
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Slacker Cat
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Solitaire
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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