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.
Nessie
This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased.
PP Dubs
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Burst Nibbler
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Marine Dre
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Disco Thunder
ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy. Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed.
New Magoo
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MindfulMingle
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Mental Prophet
The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
VisionVortex
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RedFeet
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Bowie
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is remarkable. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys. The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers! ListenBook has broadened my horizons by introducing me to a diverse range of audiobooks. It's a gateway to endless knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration.
Street Jolly
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Woodland Beauty
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Dove Dolce
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless. Flawless support for various audio formats. Highly satisfied. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Jade Fox
The app's attention to detail is commendable. It's evident in every feature. CUE playlist support is a fantastic addition. It helps me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. No more converting files – this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort.
ManBreaker
ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. 📱 Turning my phone into a portal of endless stories – this app is pure magic! 📚✨ The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
9Lives
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Breadmaker
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Spitfire
This app is not just about convenience – it's a gateway to new horizons of knowledge. The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Sprinkle Lovenuts
Elevating my reading experience to a whole new level, this app's user-friendly interface and easy navigation have me hooked. Audiobooks have never been this enjoyable! 📱🔊 Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend! ListenBook’s design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
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