Book description
The charming, slyly comic novel of romantic longing and transformation that inspired the Oscar-nominated film Four very different women, looking to escape dreary London for the sunshine of Italy, take up an offer advertised in the Times for a "small medieval Italian Castle on the shores of the Mediterranean to be let furnished for the month of April." As each blossoms in the warmth of the Italian spring, quite unexpected changes occur. An immediate bestseller upon its first publication, in 1922, The Enchanted April set off a craze for tourism to the Italian Riviera that continues today. Published here to coincide with a contemporary retelling, Enchanted August by Brenda Bowen, it's a witty ensemble piece and the perfect romantic rediscovery for fans of Jess Walter's Beautiful Ruins and Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love as well as of Downton Abbey and the hit movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Barbera Shift
Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout.
ButterQuest
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment. Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks.
Engine Eye
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Ella of Light
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RedFeet
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Foot-long Fry
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101
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Solitaire
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Troubadour
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JigKraken
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Apple Nola
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Murder Matter
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Sweet Manhattan
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Delicious Wing
Audiobooks have become my companions during daily chores, making them enjoyable. Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch.
Twin Blaze
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Heavenly Connection
With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, thanks to this app.
Grotas
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives.
Prez Dog
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features have set the bar high for audiobook enjoyment. π±π Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
Gamer Bean
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ZenaCake
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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