Book description
Before E.L. James' Fifty Shades of Grey and Sylvia Day's Bared to You, there was Anne Rice's New York Times best seller The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty In the traditional folktale of "Sleeping Beauty," the spell cast upon the lovely young princess and everyone in her castle can only be broken by the kiss of a Prince. It is an ancient story, one that originally emerged from and still deeply disturbs the mind's unconscious. In the first book of the series, Anne Rice (author of Beauty's Kingdom), writing as A.N. Roquelaure, retells the Beauty story and probes the unspoken implications of this lush, suggestive tale by exploring its undeniable connection to sexual desire. Here the Prince awakens Beauty, not with a kiss, but with sexual initiation. His reward for ending the hundred years of enchantment is Beauty's complete and total enslavement to him . . . as Anne Rice explores the world of erotic yearning and fantasy in a classic that becomes, with her skillful pen, a compelling experience. Readers of Fifty Shades of Grey will indulge in Rice's deft storytelling and imaginative eroticism, a sure-to-be classic for years to come. "Articulate, baroque, and fashionably pornographic." --Playboy"Something very special . . . at once so light and yet so haunting." --The Advocate
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Delicious Cupid
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Voluntary
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VPR
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Bootleg Taximan
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RiddleRover
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LifeRobber
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Lady Katniss
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Prof. Smirk
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DreamWeaver
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Sassy Muffin
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Cereal Killer
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional. The seamless integration with CarPlay adds convenience and entertainment during my daily commutes.
Firefly
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Saber-RED
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of β now they're my favorites! Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments.
Hemlock
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Moxie
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Apex
The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment.
Landfill Max
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Bambi Wings
π± My pocket-sized library β this app makes reading accessible anytime, anywhere! ππ± Effortlessly managing my audiobook library β this app's design is a triumph. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection.
NexusNomad
The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator. 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.
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