Book description
2019 HUGO AWARD FINALIST, BEST NOVEL The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets the joy and glamour of Eurovision in bestselling author Catherynne M. Valente's science fiction spectacle, where sentient races compete for glory in a galactic musical contest...and the stakes are as high as the fate of planet Earth. A century ago, the Sentience Wars tore the galaxy apart and nearly ended the entire concept of intelligent space-faring life. In the aftermath, a curious tradition was invented--something to cheer up everyone who was left and bring the shattered worlds together in the spirit of peace, unity, and understanding. Once every cycle, the great galactic civilizations gather for the Metagalactic Grand Prix--part gladiatorial contest, part beauty pageant, part concert extravaganza, and part continuation of the wars of the past. Species far and wide compete in feats of song, dance and/or whatever facsimile of these can be performed by various creatures who may or may not possess, in the traditional sense, feet, mouths, larynxes, or faces. And if a new species should wish to be counted among the high and the mighty, if a new planet has produced some savage group of animals, machines, or algae that claim to be, against all odds, sentient? Well, then they will have to compete. And if they fail? Sudden extermination for their entire species. This year, though, humankind has discovered the enormous universe. And while they expected to discover a grand drama of diplomacy, gunships, wormholes, and stoic councils of aliens, they have instead found glitter, lipstick, and electric guitars. Mankind will not get to fight for its destiny--they must sing. Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeroes have been chosen to represent their planet on the greatest stage in the galaxy. And the fate of Earth lies in their ability to rock.
Emerald Vine
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Diamond Gamer
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Crossing Guard
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Dark Horse
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Girl Brownie
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Journeyman
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Danger Menace
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Sugar Man
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Cool Law Topping
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook.
Feral Filly
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FRMhndshk
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Badger the Burglar
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. I'm hooked on this app's intuitive features β from chapters to playback controls.
Silver Cup
This app is my secret weapon for making the most of my free time. ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs. Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Tan Stallion
This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. 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.
Lord Theus
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users.
Gentle Avenger
Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Elder Pogue
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VisionVoyager
This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars!
Liquid Death
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. π Rekindling my literary flame β this app has brought back the joy of reading in a whole new format. ππ The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. I love how I can create playlists. Itβs perfect for organizing my books.
Sβmore Vixen
With this app, I can read anytime, anywhere β it's a reader's dream come true. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative touch that adds a layer of personalization. Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices. 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.
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