Book description
Opening up a world of magic and adventure, The Library of the Dead by T. L. Huchu is the first audiobook in the Edinburgh Nights series.‘A fast-moving and entertaining tale, beautifully written’ – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London‘I highly recommend The Library of the Dead’ – Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse seriesWhen ghosts talk, she will listen . . .Ropa dropped out of school to become a ghostalker – and she now speaks to Edinburgh’s dead, carrying messages to the living. A girl’s gotta earn a living, and it seems harmless enough. Until, that is, the dead whisper that someone’s bewitching children – leaving them husks, empty of joy and life. It’s on Ropa’s patch, so she feels honour bound to investigate. But what she learns will change her world.She’ll dice with death (not part of her life plan . . .) as she calls on Zimbabwean magic and Scottish pragmatism to hunt down clues. For Edinburgh hides a wealth of secrets. And in the process, she discovers an occult library and some unexpected allies. Yet as shadows lengthen, will the hunter become the hunted?'Roll on the sequel' – The Times'One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you'll see all year' – SFX
MysticMingle
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Toy Dogwatch
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Mr. Spy
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Pixie Taze
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
Bad Beh8vior
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Mr. Alien
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Delicious Wing
Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Scooby Did
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Sky Dahlia
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DARK HQ
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Flashpoint
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Little Granger
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Drugstore Cowboy
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Delicious
I've found solace in listening to audiobooks before bed – it's my form of meditation. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a detail-oriented touch I truly appreciate. This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off.
Snout Pixie
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Mauve Cactus
This app has reignited my passion for literature – I'm devouring books like never before. ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to play diverse formats flawlessly – it's a game-changer. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options have made audiobook revisiting and studying a breeze.
Wooden German
The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes.
Chip Queen
ListenBook's sleek layout and quick chapter access have made my audiobook journey incredibly enjoyable. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great! This app is a game-changer for audiobook lovers! The interface is clean and easy to use.
Whip Chu
I can't imagine my daily activities without this app – it's the perfect way to stay engaged and informed. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
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