Book description
'A jewel of a novel about a perfect family falling apart'DAVID NICHOLLS'The Children's Bach is Garner's masterpiece'PUBLIC BOOKS'A perfect novel. I was so stunned that I wanted to run around the block'RUMAAN ALAMAthena and Dexter Fox are happy. They love each other. They are friends.They live with their young sons in a sparsely furnished house near the Merri Creek: its walls cracking, its floors sloping and its doors hanging loosely in their frames. There is a piano in their kitchen.But then, one day - years after their lives have taken different directions - Dexter runs into Elizabeth, an old friend from his university days. She brings into his world her loose-living musician boyfriend, Philip, and her seventeen-year-old sister, Vicki.And all at once, the bonds that hold the Fox family together begin to fray.Helen Garner's perfectly formed novels embody Melbourne's tumultuous 1970s and 1980s. Drawn on a small canvas and with a subtle musical backdrop, The Children's Bach is a beloved work that weighs the burdens of commitment against the costs of liberation.A W&N Essential
Liquid Death
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Mud Pie Man
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Twitch
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Petite Flurry
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Tall Sally
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DollFaceKillah
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Lucky Martian
Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Cosmic Presence
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ForumFlare
I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Taffy Duchess
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. I can't believe how easily this app has fit into my daily routine. User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook.
Mental
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality, providing a clear and immersive listening experience that enhances my enjoyment. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Liquid Death
⭐️ A round of applause for an app that prioritizes functionality – I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and other tasks. 👏🎧 With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
ManMaker
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. Audiobook excellence made simple – this app's functionality is a true asset.
Fire Fish
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook! Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time.
Pearl Girl
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Rope
Audiobooks on this app have transformed my daily routines into engaging experiences. Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's design is a game-changer. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Pink C
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Brick Mooch
With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect.
Lady Petal
ListenBook has brought stories back into my life, making every moment a new adventure. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Slow Trot
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
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