Book description
Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR - The Sunday Times - The New Statesman - The Times - The Spectator - The Telegraph Shortlisted for the 2020 Baillie Gifford Prize A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A New York Times Book Review Paperback Row Selection "Prepare not to see much broad daylight, literal or metaphorical, for days if you read this.... The atmosphere evoked is something I will never forget."--The Times (London) London, 1938. In the suburbs of the city, a young housewife has become the eye in a storm of chaos. In Alma Fielding's modest home, china flies off the shelves and eggs fly through the air; stolen jewelry appears on her fingers, white mice crawl out of her handbag, beetles appear from under her gloves; in the middle of a car journey, a turtle materializes on her lap. The culprit is incorporeal. As Alma cannot call the police, she calls the papers instead. After the sensational story headlines the news, Nandor Fodor, a Hungarian ghost hunter for the International Institute for Psychical Research, arrives to investigate the poltergeist. But when he embarks on his scrupulous investigation, he discovers that the case is even stranger than it seems. By unravelling Alma's peculiar history, Fodor finds a different and darker type of haunting, a tale of trauma, alienation, loss and revenge. He comes to believe that Alma's past has bled into her present, her mind into her body. There are no words for processing her experience, so it comes to possess her. As the threat of a world war looms, and as Fodor's obsession with the case deepens, Alma becomes ever more disturbed. With characteristic rigor and insight, Kate Summerscale brilliantly captures the rich atmosphere of a haunting that transforms into a very modern battle between the supernatural and the subconscious.
Old Orange Eyes
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Esquire
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Loot
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Tacklebox
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Mr. Gadget
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Toxic-oxide
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Fast Draw
I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Backstreet
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Abiss
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GiddeeUP
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Silver Agent
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking. Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient.
Natural Gold
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DollFaceKillah
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Video Game Heroine
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
VisionVoyager
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Mint Ness
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TrinitySoul
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Kimono Goddess
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! This app has added a new layer of enjoyment to my downtime – I'm truly grateful. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. My audio quality has improved dramatically. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Tea Kettle
The app's design is sleek and modern – it's a pleasure to navigate. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
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