Book description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY"Undeniably delicious." -The New York Times"A spellbinding debut about friendship, motherhood, first love, and the choices that bind us. . . I couldn't put it down!" -Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Summer Will Be DifferentA witty, atmospheric, and brilliantly told novel that offers compelling portraits of womanhood, motherhood and female friendship, along with the irresistible intrigue surrounding an extraordinary British familyArriving at the University of Edinburgh for her first term, Pen knows her divorced parents back in Canada are hiding something from her. She believes she'll find the answer here in Scotland, where an old friend of her father's-now a famous writer known as Lord Lennox-lives. When she is invited to spend the weekend at Lord Lennox's centuries-old estate with his enveloping, fascinating family, Pen begins to unravel her parents' secret, just as she's falling in love for the first time . . .As Pen experiences the sharp shock of adulthood, she comes to rely on herself for the first time in her life. A rich and rewarding novel of campus life, of sexual awakening, and ultimately, of the many ways women can become mothers in this world, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus asks to what extent we need to look back in order to move forward.
Chip Queen
The app's reliability and ease of use make it a true gem in the world of audiobooks. No need to convert files anymore – ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Green Scavenger
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient.
Old Orange Eyes
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver.
Whip Chu
Unlocking a world of literary wonders – this app's extensive format support and user-centric approach have rekindled my love for books. 📱🔊 I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze. Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient.
Cujo
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. I've become a loyal fan of audiobooks, and this app is the reason why! Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Sw00sh
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and precise controls make it a joy to use every day. ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Tweety
ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Romance Princess
The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. 🎶 Music? Nah, I prefer immersing myself in captivating stories with this app! 🎶📖 Audiobook enthusiasts, gather around! This app's exceptional features, from audio filters to robust support, have transformed my daily routines into storytelling moments. 🎉🎧 I can't thank this app enough for making my audiobook experience exceptional. Its intuitive interface and diverse compatibility are a true game-changer. 📱🎧
The Howling Swede
The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks.
Pixy Mox
I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams!
Sylvester Eye
I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions. My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings. The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out.
Guillotine
This app's sleek design and intuitive features make it my trusted partner in exploring new narratives. 📱 An entire library at my fingertips – this app is a book lover's dream come true! 📚🌟 I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
StarZen
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient – no more complicated processes. The app's interface is so sleek and modern. It's a joy to use. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly.
Athena Star
I've become a loyal fan of audiobooks, and this app is the reason why! 👩🍳 Elevating culinary experiences with auditory tales – cooking has never been this entertaining and educational! 🍳🎧 ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant.
Wildcat Appaloosa
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. This app's sleek design and intuitive features make it my trusted partner in exploring new narratives. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
Alley Fiend
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits. The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app.
BloodEater
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. 🛌 Drifting into dreamland with enchanting audiobooks – bedtime has become a gateway to imagination. 🌙📚 ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Green Ghost
The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. This app's intuitive controls and user-friendly layout have made audiobook listening a true pleasure. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Sir Shove
ListenBook is a game-changer – it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. 📚 Farewell, boredom during ironing sessions – audiobooks make it a breeze! 👗🎧 Mastering audiobook navigation – this app's ease of use is commendable.
Red Heroine
ListenBook's customizable audio filters allow me to personalize my listening experience – a fantastic feature. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits.
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