Book description
A disastrous error on the field sends five lives into a tailspin in this widely acclaimed tale about love, life, and baseball, praised by the New York Times as "wonderful...a novel that is every bit as entertaining as it is affecting." Named one of the year's best books by the New York Times, NPR, The New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, Bloomberg, Kansas City Star, Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Time Out New York. At Westish College, a small school on the shore of Lake Michigan, baseball star Henry Skrimshander seems destined for big league stardom. But when a routine throw goes disastrously off course, the fates of five people are upended. Henry's fight against self-doubt threatens to ruin his future. College president Guert Affenlight, a longtime bachelor, has fallen unexpectedly and helplessly in love. Owen Dunne, Henry's gay roommate and teammate, becomes caught up in a dangerous affair. Mike Schwartz, the Harpooners' team captain and Henry's best friend, realizes he has guided Henry's career at the expense of his own. And Pella Affenlight, Guert's daughter, returns to Westish after escaping an ill-fated marriage, determined to start a new life. As the season counts down to its climactic final game, these five are forced to confront their deepest hopes, anxieties, and secrets. In the process they forge new bonds, and help one another find their true paths. Written with boundless intelligence and filled with the tenderness of youth, The Art of Fielding is an expansive, warmhearted novel about ambition and its limits, about family and friendship and love, and about commitment -- to oneself and to others. "First novels this complete and consuming come along very, very seldom." --Jonathan Franzen
RZR
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one convenient app. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. πΆ Saying goodbye to tangled headphones and complex controls β this app's easy navigation has made audiobook listening a breeze. π΅π ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Broomspun
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Double Eerie
The bookmark feature is a lifesaver β no more losing my place in the story! Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Sweet Bacon
The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits.
Uncle Psycho
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Jo Jo Spooky
I'm blown away by how this app has made my workouts more enjoyable and my mind more active. π Rekindling my literary flame β this app has brought back the joy of reading in a whole new format. ππ π Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. π±π§
High Kingdom Warrior
I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my daily dose of literary magic. The user-friendly interface and precise controls make listening to audiobooks an absolute delight. I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app! The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Cabbie
πΌ Enhancing work-from-home productivity β audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. π»π π§ Elevating my reading experience β this app's intuitive controls and organization features make audiobook enjoyment effortless. π±π Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature!
Sleek Assassin
This app is my secret weapon for making the most of my free time. Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features.
Kamikaze Grandma
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SneakerKid
ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats ensures that I can enjoy a wide range of content hassle-free. Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences.
Baked ZD
I'm able to enjoy books in a whole new way β while cooking, working out, or even gardening. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle. Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app!
Psycho Thinker
I'm impressed by how much more I'm learning through audiobooks compared to traditional reading. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear.
Widow Curio
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
SkyGod
ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. ListenBook's player features, including chapters and bookmarks, are invaluable for a seamless experience.
Kimono Goddess
I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. This app's ease of use has made reading more accessible and enjoyable than ever before.
WeldMaster
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle. This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Mauve Cactus
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations β it's like the app knows me! I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. Revolutionizing the way I enjoy stories β this app's seamless playback and intuitive controls make it a must-have for every book enthusiast. π±π§
Natural Mess
Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's design is a reader's dream. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
Tart Voodoo
Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze β thank you, app developers! Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic.
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