Book description
NATIONAL BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER AWARDA Globe and Mail Best Book of the YearA New York Times Editors' Choice Pick"Banville sets up and then deftly demolishes the Agatha Christie format...superbly rich and sophisticated."--New York Times Book Review The incomparable Booker Prize winner's next great crime novel--the story of a family whose secrets resurface when a parish priest is found murdered in their ancestral homeDetective Inspector St. John Strafford has been summoned to County Wexford to investigate a murder. A parish priest has been found dead in Ballyglass House, the family seat of the aristocratic, secretive Osborne family.The year is 1957 and the Catholic Church rules Ireland with an iron fist. Strafford--flinty, visibly Protestant and determined to identify the murderer--faces obstruction at every turn, from the heavily accumulating snow to the culture of silence in the tight-knit community he begins to investigate.As he delves further, he learns the Osbornes are not at all what they seem. And when his own deputy goes missing, Strafford must work to unravel the ever-expanding mystery before the community's secrets, like the snowfall itself, threaten to obliterate everything.Beautifully crafted, darkly evocative and pulsing with suspense, Snow is "the Irish master" (New Yorker) John Banville at his page-turning best.Don't miss John Banville's next novel, The Lock-up!Other riveting mysteries from John Banville: April in Spain
Father Abbot
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts. My workouts have become more enjoyable and productive with ListenBook's compatibility with Apple Watch.
Mother Night
Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's thoughtful features, such as statistics tracking and audio filters, have added a new layer of excitement to my reading journey. 📚✨ AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends. Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Trouble Mittens
Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. 🎉🎧 Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension.
Cinder Coffee
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Skittle Mine
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Daisy Stick
The range of supported formats is impressive. No more converting files! ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Mt. Indiana
The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Mule Lock
This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout. 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.
Sky Trinity
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Infinite Hole
ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
Tootsie Killer
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. I'm exploring new genres and authors I wouldn't have considered otherwise. Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. 📚👏
Twix Bond
The offline mode is a lifesaver on flights – I'm never without a good story. Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is truly impressive. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon.
GoldTouch
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. ListenBook has reignited my love for storytelling and learning, one audio file at a time.
Badger the Burglar
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Blink
Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
Wanted Candy
Effortlessly managing my audiobook library – this app's design is a triumph. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
Cujo
This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery – a win-win! ListenBook's commitment to user experience shines through its thoughtful design and seamless functionality. My daily workouts are more enjoyable now, thanks to seamless integration with Apple Watch. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs.
Chip Queen
No more straining my eyes to read – now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Daffy Girl
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way.
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