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.
Evil Smith
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have revolutionized the way I enjoy my audio content. With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant companion for literary adventures. I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly.
Capital F
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. π Dancing to the rhythm of stories while I dance through house chores β pure joy! ππ
Pop Bee
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one convenient app. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Super Flick
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Dorothy Solitaire
ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance! The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
Scarlet Mary
The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a huge plus. ListenBook has breathed new life into my audiobook collection. I can't imagine using anything else.
General Finish
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Domino Combat
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. π± My secret to staying well-read β this app ensures that I'm never without a book, no matter where I am! ππ± ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant.
VileHero
Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic. Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
Spoiler Betty
π Simplifying my reading routine β this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. πβ¨ ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. The sleep timer is a lifesaver. I fall asleep listening to my books every night.
Red Heroine
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Light Despair
This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats β it truly supports all my audio needs. With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. 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!
Good-lookinβ
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book β brilliant! This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it! The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Armed Hawk
This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. ππ Embarking on literary journeys even with my eyes closed β bedtime stories have taken a new form with this app! π΄π§ Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is impressive. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
EchoEnigma
ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. Audiobooks made convenient β this app's functionality is a true gift.
Toy Town
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising. Great for multitasking! I listened while cooking, driving, and even working out, and it kept me entertained the whole time. The narratorβs voice was pleasant, and the story flowed smoothly. Very enjoyable!
Scratch Man
The interface is sleek and intuitive, making my audiobook experience a joy. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. ListenBookβs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Nacho
The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. Iβd listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
Jelly Momentum
Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
Shadow Chaser
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets! Tone adjustment is a thoughtful addition that adds a personal touch to the audiobook narration. It's like having a narrator tailor their voice to my preferences.
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