Book description
David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas meets Octavia Butler's Earthseed series, as acclaimed author Monica Byrne (The Girl in the Road) crafts an unforgettable piece of speculative fiction about where humanity came from, where we are now, and where we're going--and how, in every age, the same forces that drive us apart also bind us together."A stone-cold masterpiece."--New ScientistThe Actual Star takes readers on a journey over two millennia and six continents--telling three powerful tales a thousand years apart, all of them converging in the same cave in the Belizean jungle.Braided together are the stories of a pair of teenage twins who ascend the throne of a Maya kingdom; a young American woman on a trip of self-discovery in Belize; and two dangerous charismatics vying for the leadership of a new religion, racing toward a confrontation that will determine the fate of the few humans left on Earth after massive climate change.In each era, a reincarnated trinity of souls navigates the entanglements of tradition and progress, sister and stranger, and love and hate--until all of their age-old questions about the nature of existence converge deep underground, where only in complete darkness can they truly see.
Shy Warrior
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Sugar Domino
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Racy Lady
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Fuzzy Claws
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Midnight Rider
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Gamer Bean
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Disco Thunder
Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a huge plus. I can control my audiobooks from my wrist! CarPlay compatibility is a fantastic addition. It enhances my driving experience with seamless audiobook integration. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories. 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 featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Commando
The app's reliability and ease of use make it a true gem in the world of audiobooks. I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear.
Free Ham
The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. Listening to audiobooks on my iPad has never been easier. Highly recommend ListenBook!
Classy Dancer
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorβs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnβt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Roadspike
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StormCake
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Miss Murder
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Princess Dove
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Miss Twilight
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Maple Destroyer
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Juice Petite
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Toxic-oxide
The family subscription option is a money-saver β everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. π±π
Delicious Cupid
π This app is a testament to thoughtful design β its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. πβ¨ Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide.
Prone
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. I can't get enough of this app β it's like having a personal storyteller in my pocket. π Dancing to the rhythm of stories while I dance through house chores β pure joy! ππ
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