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AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE"Translated into 80 languages, the allegory teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here."-Oprah Daily, "Best Self-Help Books of a Generation"A beautiful keepsake edition of the extraordinary and beloved international bestseller-now featuring elegant gold edges and a textured jacket with gold foil detailing.Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and soul-stirring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried near the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself a king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles in his path. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within.Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.Now in a deluxe edition featuring elegant gold edges and a textured jacket with gold foil detailing, Paulo Coelho's wise and enduring work remains fresh and vital for readers today."A magical little volume."-San Francisco Chronicle"[This] Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores."-The New York Times"A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike."-Publishers Weekly
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VPR
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Chicago Blackout
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Demo
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Campfire Mama
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Pink C
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SunVolt
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Skirble
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Abyss Tamer
The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control. Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks.
Thumb Candy
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The Shield Toronto
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Drugstore Cowboy
Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch. The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Jersey
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RedFisher
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Snapdragon
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Die Slice
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Disco Thunder
I'm hooked on this app's intuitive features – from chapters to playback controls. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Woo Woo
Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 – it shows their dedication to excellence. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my audiobook experience during daily activities. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition!
Tomcat
This app isn't just a tool, it's a wellspring of inspiration and positive vibes. 🛌 Indulging in soothing bedtime stories – this app is my nightly retreat into imagination. 🌙📚 Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now.
McDreamy
Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is impressive. The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly.
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