Book description
Winner of the 2004 Man Booker Prize and a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award and the NBCC award. From Alan Hollinghurst, the acclaimed author of The Sparsholt Affair, The Line of Beauty is a sweeping novel about class, sex, and money during four extraordinary years of change and tragedy. In the summer of 1983, twenty-year-old Nick Guest moves into an attic room in the Notting Hill home of the Feddens: conservative Member of Parliament Gerald, his wealthy wife Rachel, and their two children, Toby--whom Nick had idolized at Oxford--and Catherine, who is highly critical of her family's assumptions and ambitions. As the boom years of the eighties unfold, Nick, an innocent in the world of politics and money, finds his life altered by the rising fortunes of this glamorous family. His two vividly contrasting love affairs, one with a young black clerk and one with a Lebanese millionaire, dramatize the dangers and rewards of his own private pursuit of beauty, a pursuit as compelling to Nick as the desire for power and riches among his friends. Richly textured, emotionally charged, disarmingly comic, this is a major work by one of our finest writers.
Prometheus
I've been able to tackle my reading list like never before, thanks to this app. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read.
RealmRanger
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Freeway
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Pecan Oblivion
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Toy Dogwatch
I've never been so excited about my daily commute – thanks to this app. I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. Gone are the days of straining my eyes to read – this app lets me 'read' with my ears, anywhere, anytime. Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. 📱📖 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has transformed the audio quality. It's crystal clear now.
Phoenix Sparrow
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Pitfall
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal – unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly.
Opulent Gamer
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Cumulo
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InfinityInsight
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K-9
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Mother Night
This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. This app has made my daily walks a time for both exercise and learning. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Take Away
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive.
SunnySnap
The offline mode is a lifesaver on flights – I'm never without a good story. The sound quality is outstanding – it's like having a movie theater in my ears! ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy.
Dandelion
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Juno Cream
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Betty Cricket
ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. Looping playback helps me revise and memorize complex topics effectively. A study essential! This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout. A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
Ice
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Domino Combat
This app has made me appreciate the art of storytelling even more. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
Stud
This app's dedication to providing high-quality narration has made all the difference. Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is a game-changer. The range of supported formats is impressive. No more converting files! The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
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