Book description
"This book has everything you could possibly want this fall...a cursed town, a haunted house, a vivid & eerie setting--plus, characters willing to risk everything." --Reese Witherspoon (Reese's Book Club October '23 Pick)Starling House is a gorgeous, modern gothic fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January. I dream sometimes about a house I've never seen.... Opal is a lot of things--orphan, high school dropout, full-time cynic and part-time cashier--but above all, she's determined to find a better life for her younger brother Jasper. One that gets them out of Eden, Kentucky, a town remarkable for only two things: bad luck and E. Starling, the reclusive nineteenth century author of The Underland, who disappeared over a hundred years ago. All she left behind were dark rumors--and her home. Everyone agrees that it's best to ignore the uncanny mansion and its misanthropic heir, Arthur. Almost everyone, anyway. I should be scared, but in the dream I don't hesitate. Opal has been obsessed with The Underland since she was a child. When she gets the chance to step inside Starling House--and make some extra cash for her brother's escape fund--she can't resist. But sinister forces are digging deeper into the buried secrets of Starling House, and Arthur's own nightmares have become far too real. As Eden itself seems to be drowning in its own ghosts, Opal realizes that she might finally have found a reason to stick around. In my dream, I'm home. And now she'll have to fight. Welcome to Starling House: enter, if you dare. A Book of the Month Club PickAn October 2023 Indie Next PickA LibraryReads October 2023 Hall of Fame PickApple, Best Books of OctoberEW.com, Fall Book Must Reads 2023Washington Post, Noteworthy Books for OctoberPaste Magazine, The Must-Read Fantasy Books of Fall 2023PopSugar Best New Fantasy Books of 2023BookPage, Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2023Observer, Must-Read Books of Fall 2023Polygon, 12 Best New SFF for the FallLitHub, October's Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy BooksBookish, October's Most-Anticipated BooksGizmodo, October's Huge List of New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books
Flint
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Mafia Rapunzel
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Liquid Science
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature. I’m 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!
Proper
I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Intimidation Station
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ButterQuest
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Mad Robin
This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. I can't get enough of this app's versatile features – from playback speed to bookmarking, it's all there. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Mad Kid
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Desert Haze
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Dorothy Solitaire
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Wildcat Appaloosa
is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and efficient. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
SkyGod
Audiobooks anytime, anywhere – this app's functionality is a reader's delight. Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks! I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off. I appreciate the dark mode option. It’s easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
Esquire
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Uncle Psycho
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Tokyo Dream
This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Apex
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Lounge Master
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Congo Wire
I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options.
Grave Digger
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Wooden German
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy. The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions.
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