Book description
A cantankerously funny view of books and the people who love them. It does take all kinds and through the misanthropic eyes of a very grumpy bookseller, we see them all--from the "Person Who Doesn't Know What They Want (But Thinks It Might Have a Blue Cover)" to the "Parents Secretly After Free Childcare." From behind the counter, Shaun Bythell catalogs the customers who roam his shop in Wigtown, Scotland. There's the Expert (divided into subspecies from the Bore to the Helpful Person), the Young Family (ranging from the Exhausted to the Aspirational), Occultists (from Conspiracy Theorist to Craft Woman). Then there's the Loiterer (including the Erotica Browser and the Self-Published Author), the Bearded Pensioner (including the Lyrca Clad), and the The Not-So-Silent Traveller (the Whistler, Sniffer, Hummer, Farter, and Tutter). Two bonus sections include Staff and, finally, Perfect Customer--all add up to one of the funniest book about books you'll ever find. Shaun Bythell (author of Confessions of a Bookseller) and his mordantly unique observational eye make this perfect for anyone who loves books and bookshops. "Bythell is having fun and it's infectious."--Scotsman "Virtuosic venting ... misanthropy with bursts of sweetness."βGuardian "All the ingredients for a gentle human comedy are here, as soothing as a bag of boiled sweets and just as tempting to dip into."--Literary Review "Any reader finding this book in their stocking on Christmas morning should feel lucky...contains plenty to amuse--an excellent diversion"--Bookmunch
Wooden Man
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White Snare
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Flotsams54
Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant companion for literary adventures. πͺ Boosting my productivity with this app's efficient multitasking features β audiobook enjoyment while I conquer my to-do list! πΌπ§
Lady Pomegranate
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Silver Rose
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Dahlia
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Cuff Queen
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SubWoof330
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. I can't thank this app enough for making my audiobook experience so effortless. From downloading to playback, it's a true companion for book lovers. ππ« Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app!
Alley Cat
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Mr. Wholesome
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Chameleon
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Twisty Dew
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Gentle Avenger
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Spooky Electric
With ListenBook, I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature streamlines the process of adding new content to my library. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Lady Pomegranate
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Coldy
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Burst Nibbler
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King Bass
ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing.
Shivers
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Green Ghost
Audiobooks on this app have become my go-to entertainment for winding down. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures.
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