Book description
It's never too late to rewrite your story...Emily Cotton has always dreamed of owning a bookshop, but when her dreams finally become a reality, she realises she's going to need some help. So after a couple of glasses of Merlot, she emails her childhood best friend, Kate Vincent.Kate jumps at the chance to return to scenic Wigtown and to see Emily and the Cotton clan again. But after a six-year absence, the happy family she once thought of as her own has changed.Kate has one summer to help save the bookshop and bring the fractured Cotton family back together. But with so much left unsaid between the two best friends, will they have to save their friendship first?This charming and uplifting tale of friendship, family, and love will whisk you away to Scotland's picturesque book town.Previously published as Summer at Bluebell BankReaders love The Bookshop of New Beginnings!'I cannot recommend this book enough. I was absolutely hooked within the first couple of pages! I love the way the backstory is teased out little by little to give real depth and honesty to the characters. I found myself completely transported' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely loved it. The characters were real from the first page and I really cared about them all. Beautifully written and full of family drama' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A superb story with vivid descriptions of the location and the characters, who are so complex and believable. A roller coaster for your emotions as you are drawn into the antics of the family and their friends. I highly recommend this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Much more than just a summer read - it's a story which pulls you in immediately and keeps you hooked right to the very end, leaving you wanting to know what happens next!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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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