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
Sir Squire
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. πΆββοΈπ± I'm exploring new worlds while on the move, all thanks to this app's seamless functionality. ποΈπ
Knock Out Star
With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience.
ByteBard
This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds β this app's functionality is genius. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends.
Storm Master
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze.
Indigo Red
Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings.
Red Hot Kevorkian
Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings. What a fantastic listening experience! The narrator brought the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth. The pacing was perfect - not too fast to lose details, not too slow to become boring. I particularly appreciated how well the narrator conveyed the atmosphere of key scenes.
Lord Theus
The bookmarking feature ensures I never lose my place in a book β so convenient! π§ββοΈβ Sipping tea and getting lost in stories β the ultimate way to unwind! π΅π π Adding excitement to everyday tasks β this app is my partner in productivity! ππ Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a true triumph.
Steel Solstice
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Po1son
ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks.
Titanium Ladybug
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines β it's pure bliss. π©βπ³ Cooking up a storm while enjoying thrilling stories β this app adds flavor to my meals! π³π§ Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is top-notch. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily.
Call Back Queen
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Marigold Loot
ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It keeps me entertained and motivated during exercise. The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content.
Mad Robin
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze β this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. π±π Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature! The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Trixie Doodle
My kids are hooked on the children's audiobook collection β it's a parenting win! Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences β a thoughtful feature. βοΈ Kudos to the developers for creating an app that's both functional and user-friendly. I can navigate and enjoy my books effortlessly. ππ I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient.
Congo Wire
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked! The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
White Snare
This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
VisionVoyager
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! Bookmarking on ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off β no more searching for my spot! I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my passport to countless stories. ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go.
Pecan Oblivion
This app has reignited my passion for literature β I'm devouring books like never before. ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits β truly impressive. π Turning road trips into unforgettable adventures β audiobooks keep me entertained on the journey! ππ
B@d B0y
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched.
Pink Hopper
ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine. π§ββοΈ Finding serenity through the soothing tones of audiobooks β mindfulness and stories in perfect harmony. π§ββοΈπ§ Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features have set the bar high for audiobook enjoyment. π±π Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best! The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
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