Book description
Three days in a maternity ward at the height of the Great Flu. The Pull of the Stars is the Sunday Times Bestseller from the acclaimed author of The Wonder and Room.'An immersive, unforgettable fever-dream of a novel' - The TimesThe old world dying on its feet, a new one struggling to be born . . . Dublin, 1918. In a country doubly ravaged by war and disease, Nurse Julia Power works at an understaffed hospital in the city centre, where expectant mothers who have come down with an unfamiliar flu are quarantined together. Into Julia's regimented world step two outsiders: Doctor Kathleen Lynn, on the run from the police, and a young volunteer helper, Bridie Sweeney.In the darkness and intensity of this tiny ward, over the course of three days, these women change each other's lives in unexpected ways. They lose patients to this baffling pandemic, but they also shepherd new life into a fearful world. With tireless tenderness and humanity, carers and mothers alike somehow do their impossible work.In The Pull of the Stars, Emma Donoghue tells an unforgettable and deeply moving story of love and loss.Shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards -- Eason Novel of the YearThe Telegraph's 'Best Novels of 2020'Guardian's 'Brilliant Books to Transport You This summer', 'Best Books of 2020'Cosmopolitan's 'Best Books to Read this summer'Stylist's 'Best summer Reads
Fist Wizard
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Cougar Fuzz
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Gingersnap Woman
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Sokol
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Prone
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Uluru Walker
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Spunky Sphinx
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Wheels
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Trouble Mittens
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Automatic Slicer
Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience.
Shamrock
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Lord Pistachio
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear listening in noisy environments. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Gothic Gucci
Audiobooks have become my companion during long walks, transforming exercise into a pleasure. The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption.
Rocky Highway
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Jo Jo Spooky
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. With ListenBook, I've found a way to make the most of my free time while indulging in my love for audiobooks. Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. 📱📖
Most Wanted
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. 💪 Juggling tasks while enjoying stories has never been easier – this app's functionality is a multitasking marvel. 💼📖 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.
Bones
ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate.
Stacker of Wheat
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature! Makes listening to audiobooks easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
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