Book description
A Today.com & Lit Hub Most Anticipated Book of 2024 - A Los Angeles Times "New Book You Need to Read This Summer" - A Vulture "Book We Can't Wait to Read This Summer" - A Seattle Times "Book to Devour This Summer" - A Lit Hub "New Novel You Need to Read This Summer" "For anyone who's ever craved a seat at the Round Table. Utterly enchanting." --Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame "If you love King Arthur as much as I do, you'll love Lev Grossman's The Bright Sword, a fresh and engrossing take on the Matter of Britain featuring a colorful cast of Round Table knights who don't often get as much story time as they deserve. The creator of The Magicians has woven another spell." --George R. R. Martin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Game of Thrones The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Magicians trilogy returns with a triumphant reimagining of the King Arthur legend for the new millennium A gifted young knight named Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a spot on the Round Table, only to find that he's too late. The king died two weeks ago at the Battle of Camlann, leaving no heir, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table survive. They aren't the heroes of legend, like Lancelot or Gawain. They're the oddballs of the Round Table, from the edges of the stories, like Sir Palomides, the Saracen Knight, and Sir Dagonet, Arthur's fool, who was knighted as a joke. They're joined by Nimue, who was Merlin's apprentice until she turned on him and buried him under a hill. Together this ragtag fellowship will set out to rebuild Camelot in a world that has lost its balance. But Arthur's death has revealed Britain's fault lines. God has abandoned it, and the fairies and monsters and old gods are returning, led by Arthur's half-sister Morgan le Fay. Kingdoms are turning on each other, warlords lay siege to Camelot and rival factions are forming around the disgraced Lancelot and the fallen Queen Guinevere. It is up to Collum and his companions to reclaim Excalibur, solve the mysteries of this ruined world and make it whole again. But before they can restore Camelot they'll have to learn the truth of why the lonely, brilliant King Arthur fell, and lay to rest the ghosts of his troubled family and of Britain's dark past. The first major Arthurian epic of the new millennium, The Bright Sword is steeped in tradition, full of duels and quests, battles and tournaments, magic swords and Fisher Kings. It also sheds a fresh light on Arthur's Britain, a diverse, complex nation struggling to come to terms with its bloody history. The Bright Sword is a story about imperfect men and women, full of strength and pain, who are looking for a way to reforge a broken land in spite of being broken themselves.
JesterZilla
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Fast FLAK
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Grotas
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VisionVortex
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Treasure Devil
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Hang 11
ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps. ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! ๐ถ๐ Replacing melodies with literary symphonies โ my ears are in love! ๐ต๐
Dewdrop Doll
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Tornado Maker
This app has turned my screen time into valuable learning opportunities. Audiobooks made delightful โ this app's usability is a breath of fresh air. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! ๐๐ Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing.
Golden Cougar
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Dropkick
This app has enriched my daily routine with the joy of stories and knowledge. The app is perfect for bedtime listening. The sleep timer is a must-have.
Ship Whip
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app โ so handy! ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
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Voodoo Cyclone
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Dove Dolce
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Divine Quasar
This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. ๐ง Navigating through narratives has never been simpler โ this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. ๐๐ซ Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. The app is so well-designed. Itโs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
BlackExcalibur
I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Classy Dancer
ListenBook's commitment to providing top-notch audio quality has taken my audiobook experience to a new level. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Bowie
This app has helped me achieve my reading goals and explore new genres effortlessly. This audiobook app is an absolute lifesaver! It brings my favorite stories to life with unparalleled convenience. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery โ a win-win! Looping playback is a brilliant study tool. Thanks to ListenBook, my learning has improved!
Frosty Squid
This app's library is a treasure trove โ I'm always discovering new favorites. I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer.
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