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.
Mud Finger
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RiddleRanger
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Manly
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can acquire new content in a way that suits me best. Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. Audiobook adventures simplified – this app's functionality is a revelation. The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now! ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
InsightfulInk
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that sets this app apart.
Woo Woo
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations – it's like the app knows me! ListenBook's compatibility with different formats ensures I never have to worry about file conversions. Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds – this app's functionality is genius. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! Perfect narration for this genre! The voice actor’s tone matched the atmosphere of the book, enhancing the overall experience. No complaints—just a smooth, enjoyable listen from beginning to end.
Rusty Vortex
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ManBreaker
ListenBook's support for binaural audio processing is a thoughtful touch that reduces listening fatigue. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app.
Liquid Science
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available – so much to learn! ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. ⭐️ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency – I'm savoring stories with ease, even on the busiest days. 🎶📖
Delicious Cupid
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Blizzard Vixen
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Super Flick
With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's pure bliss. ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Gold Bentley
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ListenBook has added a new dimension to my audiobook listening experience – it's not just about the content, but the convenience too. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. 🎶 Forget background music, I've got enchanting stories to accompany my chores! 🎵📚 Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. 🎉🎧
Dredd
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one convenient app. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks.
K-9
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy.
Devil Chick
I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions. Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams! The app's performance is nothing short of impressive – smooth, responsive, and designed with audiobook lovers in mind.
Bug Blitz
ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions.
Leaf Assassin
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. No more worries about compatibility – ListenBook handles numerous formats flawlessly. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy. This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text.
Trixie Doodle
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition – I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy.
Dahlia Bumble
I can't get enough of this app's easy navigation and quick access to chapters and playback controls. This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless! No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone.
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