Book description
An old woman enters into a fantastical world of dreams and nightmares in this surrealist classic admired by Björk and Luis Buñuel. Leonora Carrington, painter, playwright, and novelist, was a surrealist trickster par excellence, and The Hearing Trumpet is the witty, celebratory key to her anarchic and allusive body of work. The novel begins in the bourgeois comfort of a residential corner of a Mexican city and ends with a man-made apocalypse that promises to usher in the earth's rebirth. In between we are swept off to a most curious old-age home run by a self-improvement cult and drawn several centuries back in time with a cross-dressing Abbess who is on a quest to restore the Holy Grail to its rightful owner, the Goddess Venus. Guiding us is one of the most unexpected heroines in twentieth-century literature, a nonagenarian vegetarian named Marian Leatherby, who, as Olga Tokarczuk writes in her afterword, is "hard of hearing" but "full of life."
Minty Devil
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. ListenBook’s interface is beautiful and functional. It’s my favorite app for audiobooks.
Canary Apple Red
ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats ensures that I can enjoy a wide range of content hassle-free. Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Flame OUT
📱 An app that truly understands audiobook enthusiasts – it's all about functionality, and this app nails it! 📚💡 The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Mint Ness
I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations – they're spot on. I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance – it's like having a personal audiobook curator.
Cumulo
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. 🚶♂️🌟 Strolling through captivating narratives has never been easier – this app's intuitive controls make audiobook listening a delight. 🎧🏞️ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy.
Sky Bully
With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. Finally, an app that respects my busy lifestyle. Whether I'm commuting or exercising, this app's smooth playback and smart controls keep me engaged. 🏃♀️🎧 Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature!
Fuzzy Claws
With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice.
Scuffs
Thanks to this app, I can enjoy the world of literature without missing a beat in my fast-paced life. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. It's reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to use. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling.
Starshine
I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine – thank you! This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. I'm hooked on this app's seamless performance – it's like having a personal audiobook curator. I can't get enough of the binaural audio processing. It's like a breath of fresh air for my ears.
RiddleRover
Savoring stories has never been this smooth – this app's functionality is genius. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! 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!
Sass Burst
ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio – from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly.
Acid Gosling
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. Audiobooks have become my escape from reality – a journey into captivating worlds.
MrOnsTr
I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. 👩🍳 Elevating culinary experiences with auditory tales – cooking has never been this entertaining and educational! 🍳🎧 The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer.
Engine Eye
Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is a game-changer. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. 📚✨ As an audiobook enthusiast, this app is a dream come true. Its compatibility with various formats and easy navigation make it my ultimate reading companion. 🌟🎧 Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy.
Wiccan Thunder
ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable.
HOV
I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. As an audiobook aficionado, this app is a dream come true. Its support for various formats and effortless navigation make it my perfect reading companion. 🌟🎧
Omega Sub
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Innocent Ghost
With ListenBook, my daily commutes have become a cherished time for learning and enjoyment. This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature!
ThickSKN
I'm enjoying books I never thought I'd be interested in – all thanks to this app. ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Girl Brownie
With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories.
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