Book description
When Peter Hill, a student at Dundee College of Art, answered an advert in The Scotsman seeking lighthouse keepers, little did he imagine that within a month he would be living with three men he didn't know in a lighthouse on Pladda, a small remote island off the west coast of Scotland. Hill was nineteen, it was 1973 and, with his head fed by Vietnam, Zappa, Kerouac, Vonnegut, Watergate and Coronation Street, he spent six months on various lighthouses, "keeping" with all manner of unusual and fascinating people. Within thirty years this way of life was to have disappeared entirely. The resulting book is a charming and beautifully written memoir that is not only a heartfelt lament for Hill's own youth and innocence but also for a simpler and more honest age.
High Beam
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Toy Peep
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources.
Morbid Angel
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Freak
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Digital Equinox
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Maple Destroyer
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Shady Prairie
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Winter Bite
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. π± It's like having a personal audiobook library at my fingertips! This app's functionality is a dream come true for book lovers. ππ₯ ListenBook's player features, including chapters and bookmarks, are invaluable for a seamless experience. ListenBook has broadened my horizons by introducing me to a diverse range of audiobooks. It's a gateway to endless knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I learn and enjoy audiobooks. I can adapt the pace to my needs, maximizing comprehension and retention.
Lady Peach
This app's sleek design and effortless navigation have made my audiobook journey a true delight. Streamlining my audiobook journey β this app's design is top-notch. Kudos to the developers for creating an app that caters to audiobook lovers like me. From sleek design to functional features, it's a true gem. ππ I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature. 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.
Fadey
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Heartbreaker
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ThoughtTrail
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East Army
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Red Hot Kevorkian
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking.
Reno Monarch
I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats β it truly supports all my audio needs. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is remarkable. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. I can easily jump to the parts I want to listen to. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
ZenaCake
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates with my daily routine. ListenBook's attention to detail in design and functionality sets it apart from other audiobook apps.
Engine Eye
Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts. I've found my new favorite narrator! Their voice was perfectly suited to this material, with just the right blend of authority and approachability. The production quality was broadcast-level - no distracting breaths, clicks, or inconsistent volume. Already looking for more of their work.
Skull Crusher
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Jelly Camber
I'm enjoying books I never thought I'd be interested in β all thanks to this app. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app!
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