Book description
From the #1 bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat comes an unforgettable epic of family, tragedy, and survival on the American frontier"An ideal pairing of talent and material. ... Engrossing. ... A deft and ambitious storyteller." - Mary Roach, New York Times Book ReviewIn April of 1846, twenty-one-year-old Sarah Graves, intent on a better future, set out west from Illinois with her new husband, her parents, and eight siblings. Seven months later, after joining a party of pioneers led by George Donner, they reached the Sierra Nevada Mountains as the first heavy snows of the season closed the pass ahead of them. In early December, starving and desperate, Sarah and fourteen others set out for California on snowshoes, and, over the next thirty-two days, endured almost unfathomable hardships and horrors.In this gripping narrative, New York Times bestselling author Daniel James Brown sheds new light on one of the most legendary events in American history. Following every painful footstep of Sarah's journey with the Donner Party, Brown produces a tale both spellbinding and richly informative.
Force
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Blister
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Teeder
The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Wildcat Appaloosa
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Pinball Wizard
I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. ListenBook has seamlessly integrated into my daily life, enhancing my workouts, commutes, and relaxation periods. It's an indispensable part of my routine. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content.
German Coach
This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. 🎉📚 Rekindling my passion for books – this app has sparked a reading revolution in my daily life! 🔥📖 I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
GuTzd
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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Wild Tesla
The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged.
Risen
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Athens Fire
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Mr. Fabulous
I'm absolutely in love with this app! The interface is so intuitive and user-friendly. I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. My study sessions are more efficient than ever, thanks to the looping playback and bookmark features. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
RZR
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Voluntary
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience.
Zero Corn
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Tough Nut
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have revolutionized the way I enjoy my audio content. This app has made my commutes and long drives a source of joy and learning. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my workouts and downtime more engaging and insightful. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Mr. Wholesome
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends, sparking engaging conversations and connections that transcend boundaries. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Trixie Doodle
This app's convenience has transformed my reading habits – it's a game-changer. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Grave Digger
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Demolition Queen
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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