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.
JK Friend
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Sand Whiskers
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The Beekeeper
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Mad Rascal
Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. βοΈ Kudos to the developers for creating an app that's both functional and user-friendly. I can navigate and enjoy my books effortlessly. ππ The app is perfect for long walks. It keeps me company the whole time.
Cabbie
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Pyscho Hun
I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. Effortlessly managing my audiobook library β this app's design is commendable. ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app β it's a companion.
Wild Kitten
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Magenta
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Succubus In Training
I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly.
Lava Nibbler
I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now β all thanks to this app. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze.
VisionVortex
Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth. ListenBookβs design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
Ginger Chaos
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! ππ Listening to audiobooks on my iPad has never been easier. Highly recommend ListenBook! The app is perfect for long walks. It keeps me company the whole time.
RightN0w2
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PP Dubs
ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality. My daily workouts are more enjoyable now, thanks to seamless integration with Apple Watch. I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy.
Judge
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Fatsy Bear
ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my workouts and downtime more engaging and insightful. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. ππ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Nickname Master
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing β it's my relaxation therapy. I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze. Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have!
Lunar Treat
The ListenBook app has become an indispensable part of my daily routine, helping me learn and relax simultaneously. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening.
IdeaAlchemy
No more straining my eyes to read β now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience.
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