Book description
A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKWinner of the 2022 BookTube Silver Medal in Fiction * Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction "A wise novel of love and grief, roots and branches, displacement and home, faith and belief. Balm for our bruised times." --David Mitchell, author of Utopia Avenue A rich, magical new novel on belonging and identity, love and trauma, nature and renewal, from the Booker-shortlisted author of 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World. Two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, meet at a taverna on the island they both call home. In the taverna, hidden beneath garlands of garlic, chili peppers and creeping honeysuckle, Kostas and Defne grow in their forbidden love for each other. A fig tree stretches through a cavity in the roof, and this tree bears witness to their hushed, happy meetings and eventually, to their silent, surreptitious departures. The tree is there when war breaks out, when the capital is reduced to ashes and rubble, and when the teenagers vanish. Decades later, Kostas returns. He is a botanist looking for native species, but really, he's searching for lost love. Years later a Ficus carica grows in the back garden of a house in London where Ada Kazantzakis lives. This tree is her only connection to an island she has never visited--- her only connection to her family's troubled history and her complex identity as she seeks to untangle years of secrets to find her place in the world. A moving, beautifully written, and delicately constructed story of love, division, transcendence, history, and eco-consciousness, The Island of Missing Trees is Elif Shafak's best work yet.
Metal Lady
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Flotsams54
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JesterZilla
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. I can't get enough of the app's sleek interface and intuitive controls. It's a joy to use!
Sky Trinity
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Twix Bond
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MindfulMingle
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. π Making each day a new chapter β this app keeps me hooked from morning to night! ππ The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear.
Black Fantastic
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DreadSherX
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Essex
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Stud
I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. No more fussing with synchronization β this app just gets it done! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions.
Crazy Rox
ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make reading fit into every nook and cranny of my day. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection.
57 Pixels
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Drugstore Cowboy
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze β this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. π±π The app supports background playback, which is a must for me.
FrankenGrin
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PixelPioneer
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way β through audiobooks! ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without.
Gr8 Flick
Audiobooks have become my preferred way to unwind β and this app is my partner in crime. This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. ListenBook has brought stories back into my life, making every moment a new adventure. Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Tse Tse Guy
ListenBook has made my daily commutes enjoyable. No more boredom! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout.
Drugstore Cowboy
Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
TulipCake
ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Cabbie
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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