Book description
"A beautiful book about family, memories, and the power of stories." --BuzzFeed"Mystical, masterful storytelling." --Ms. MagazineFrom International Latino Book Award-winning author Ann Dávila Cardinal comes a gorgeously written family saga about a Puerto Rican woman who finds herself gifted (or cursed?) with a strange ability.There was always an old woman dying in the back room of her family's house when Isla was a child...Isla Larsen Sanchez's life begins to unravel when her father passes away. Instead of being comforted at home in New Jersey, her mother starts leaving her in Puerto Rico with her grandmother and great-aunt each summer like a piece of forgotten luggage.When Isla turns eighteen, her grandmother, a great storyteller, dies. It is then that Isla discovers she has a gift passed down through her family's cuentistas. The tales of dead family storytellers are brought back to life, replaying themselves over and over in front of her.At first, Isla is enchanted by this connection to the Sanchez cuentistas. But when Isla has a vision of an old murder mystery, she realizes that if she can't solve it to make the loop end, these seemingly harmless stories could cost Isla her life.BuzzFeed's 20 Highly Anticipated Thrillers of 2022BookRiot's 15 Best New Mystery Books of 2022Goodreads' Books to Read for Hispanic Heritage MonthApartment Therapy's One Book to Read in October 2022Paste Magazine's Best New Fantasy Books of October 2022BuzzFeed's Best New Books of October 2022BookRiot's Best New Mysteries, Thrillers, and True Crime of October 2022CrimeReads' Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2022The Nerd Daily's Most Anticipated Book ReleasesSheReads' Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books Coming In 2022Hasty Book List's Best Books of October
MysticMingle
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
RZRWRE
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Tunez
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Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect.
Troublemasher
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Frenzy
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Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. 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!
Take Away
Gone are the days of straining my eyes to read – this app lets me 'read' with my ears, anywhere, anytime. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
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Onion King
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Black Hole Necromancer
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant source of books. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great! I love the variety of themes available. It makes the app feel personalized.
Roller Girl
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook has given me the gift of time – turning daily tasks into moments of inspiration. 🧘♂️ Finding zen through storytelling – this app makes meditation even more calming. 🧘♂️🎧 ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience.
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This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it the perfect companion for any audiobook lover. Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. 🎉🎧 I love the car mode. It’s so convenient for listening while driving.
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