Book description
The women in an Arctic village must survive a sinister threat after all the men are wiped out by a catastrophic storm in this "gripping novel inspired by a real-life witch hunt. . . . Beautiful and chilling" (Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe). When the women take over, is it sorcery or power? Finnmark, Norway, 1617. Twenty-year-old Maren Magnusdatter stands on the craggy coast, watching the skies break into a sudden and reckless storm. All forty of the village's men were at sea, including Maren's father and brother, and all forty are drowned in the otherworldly disaster. For the women left behind, survival means defying the strict rules of the island. They fish, hunt, and butcher reindeer--which they never did while the men were alive. But the foundation of this new feminine frontier begins to crack with the arrival of Absalom Cornet, a man sent from Scotland to root out alleged witchcraft. Cornet brings with him the threat of danger--and a pretty, young Norwegian wife named Ursa. As Maren and Ursa are drawn to one another in ways that surprise them both, the island begins to close in on them, with Absalom's iron rule threatening Vardø's very existence. "The Mercies has a pull as sure as the tide. It totally swept me away to Vardø, where grief struck islanders stand tall in the shadow of religious persecution and witch burnings. It's a beautifully intimate story of friendship, love and hope. A haunting ode to self-reliant and quietly defiant women." (Douglas Stuart, Booker Prize winning author of Shuggie Bain)
Sly Bible
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Tweety
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Spider Fuji
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Sherwood Gladiator
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RZR
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. ListenBook's audiobook player is a true workhorse – chapters, controls, and filters are all seamlessly integrated.
Jelly Momentum
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Sly Bible
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Universe Bullet
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Tan Stallion
The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Midnight Rambler
From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues! Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features.
MysticMingle
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Arsenic Coo
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Tall Honey
I can't imagine a day without this app – it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding. With this app, reading is no longer confined to a specific time or place. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
Ship Whip
Talk about convenience! This app's ease of use and support for multiple audio formats ensure that I can enjoy my favorite stories without any hassle. 📱🔊 This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Sir Shark
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay makes my daily commute a delightful opportunity to indulge in audiobooks. 💡 This app is a brilliant way to squeeze in reading time amidst my busy schedule! 📱👩🍳 Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Dallas Foxface
ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. ListenBook’s interface is sleek and user-friendly. Finding and playing my audiobooks has never been easier.
Moon Peaches
This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring! The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
LoreLoomer
I've become so much more productive while cleaning or exercising – thanks to this app! ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app! I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Trixie
With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Terror Master
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. 🎶📚 Setting the mood with stories instead of songs – this app is my go-to playlist! 🎧🌟 The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
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