Book description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK "A great narrative about personal strength and really captures how books bring communities together." --Reese Witherspoon From the author of the forthcoming Someone Else's Shoes, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond in Depression-era America Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve, hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living alongside her overbearing father-in-law. So when a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt's new traveling library, Alice signs on enthusiastically. The leader, and soon Alice's greatest ally, is Margery, a smart-talking, self-sufficient woman who's never asked a man's permission for anything. They will be joined by three other singular women who become known as the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky. What happens to them--and to the men they love--becomes an unforgettable drama of loyalty, justice, humanity, and passion. These heroic women refuse to be cowed by men or by convention. And though they face all kinds of dangers in a landscape that is at times breathtakingly beautiful, at others brutal, they're committed to their job: bringing books to people who have never had any, arming them with facts that will change their lives. Based on a true story rooted in America's past, The Giver of Stars is unparalleled in its scope and epic in its storytelling. Funny, heartbreaking, enthralling, it is destined to become a modern classic--a richly rewarding novel of women's friendship, of true love, and of what happens when we reach beyond our grasp for the great beyond.
21st Street
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Bad Beret
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Microwave Chardonnay
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Little General
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Diamond Gamer
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High Kingdom Warrior
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Red Delicious
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K-9
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Chameleon
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Winter Bite
Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. ππ§ Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient.
Phoenix Tetra
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds convenience to my audiobook routine. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook library in my pocket. Organized and easily accessible.
Accidental Genius
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Moxie
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Vermilion
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys β this app's ease of use is a winner. ListenBook has become my go-to app for exploring a diverse range of audiobooks. It offers a wide array of features that cater to different preferences and needs.
Stacker of Wheat
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Noh Noh
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CZR
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature streamlines the process of adding new content to my library. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions!
Wildcat Talent
ListenBook's versatility and user-friendly interface make it a must-have for audiobook lovers. ListenBook has given me the gift of time β turning daily tasks into moments of inspiration. Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is impressive. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits.
Boo
Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Spunky Comet
β° Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks β energizing! π π§ is a time-saver. It's convenient for accessing my content. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature!
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