Book description
An ordinary life—its sharp pains and unexpected joys, its bursts of clarity and moments of confusion—lived by an ordinary, but unforgettable woman: This is the subject of Someone, Alice McDermott’s extraordinary New York Times bestselling novel. We first glimpse Marie Commeford as a child: a girl in thick glasses observing her pre-Depression world from a Brooklyn stoop. Through her first heartbreak and eventual marriage; her delicate brother’s brief stint as a Catholic priest and his emotional breakdown; her career as a funeral director’s “consoling angel”; the deaths of her parents and the births of her children—we follow Marie through the changing world of the twentieth century and her Irish-American enclave. Rendered with remarkable empathy and insight, Someone is a novel that speaks of life as it is daily lived, with passion and heartbreak, a crowning achievement of one of the finest American writers at work today.
Sassy Muffin
Audiobooks have made long flights feel like a breeze – a true travel essential. 🚶♀️📖 Walking my way through exciting narratives – this app makes exercise more fun! 🏞️🎧
Baby Spell
ListenBook has truly transformed my audiobook experience. The sleek interface, extensive format support, and easy downloading options make it my go-to app! The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Nueva Nova
Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality. 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.
Serendipity
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. 🎧 Elevating my reading experience – this app's intuitive controls and organization features make audiobook enjoyment effortless. 📱📖 Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively.
Troubled Chick
I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app – so handy! User-friendly audiobook experience – this app's design is a standout. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks is a hassle-free process, regardless of the source. Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. Absolutely loved the narration! The voice actor brought the characters to life with distinct tones and emotions. The production quality was top-notch, with no background noise or distractions. A truly immersive experience!
Sleek Zelda
💼 Boosting productivity at work with an audiobook in the background – love it! 💻🎧 ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality.
Moon Laser
I'm grateful for this app, as it allows me to keep up with my reading even while multitasking. 🎉 This app is a testament to thoughtful design – its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. 📚✨ Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is remarkable. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
WeldMaster
I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever. Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Pixie
This app's library is a treasure trove – I'm always discovering new favorites. This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it the perfect companion for any audiobook lover. This app has transformed my daily commute into a captivating journey of knowledge and entertainment. A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
Wolf Tribune
This app's convenience has made my downtime more rewarding and enriching. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of reading. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue.
Centurion Sherman
This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise. I’d listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
Poptart AK47
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition!
Mr. Alien
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. Talk about convenience! This app's ease of use and support for multiple audio formats ensure that I can enjoy my favorite stories without any hassle. 📱🔊 The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Napoleonic Haze
ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. I can't believe how quickly I finish books now, all thanks to this app. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories.
Parallax Sugar
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. ListenBook has revolutionized my audio experience, making it both personalized and engaging. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
Chameleon
Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials.
Spunky Chick
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative touch that adds a layer of personalization. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly.
Gold Bentley
With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. As an audiobook aficionado, this app is a dream come true. Its support for various formats and effortless navigation make it my perfect reading companion. 🌟🎧 The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Dahlia Bumble
ListenBook's support for multiple download methods ensures I can always access my favorite content. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience.
Abiss
ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs. Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
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