Book description
Master storyteller Joe McGinniss travels to Italy to cover the unlikely success of a ragtag minor league soccer team--and delivers a brilliant and utterly unforgettable story of life in an off-the-beaten-track Italian village. When Joe McGinniss sets out for the remote Italian village of Castel di Sangro one summer, he merely intends to spend a season with the village's soccer team, which only weeks before had, miraculously, reached the second-highest-ranking professional league in the land. But soon he finds himself embroiled with an absurd yet irresistible cast of characters, including the team's owner, described by the New York Times as "straight out of a Mario Puzo novel," and coach Osvaldo Jaconi, whose only English word is the one he uses to describe himself: "bulldozer." As the riotous, edge-of-your-seat season unfolds, McGinniss develops a deepening bond with the team, their village and its people, and their country. Traveling with the miracle team, from the isolated mountain region where Castel di Sangro is located to gritty towns as well as grand cities, McGinniss introduces us to an Italy that no tourist guidebook has ever described, and comes away with a "sad, funny, desolating, and inspiring story--everything, in fact, a story should be" (Los Angeles Times).
Dez North
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. Audiobooks made convenient โ this app's functionality is a true gift. Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings. ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets!
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Athens Fire
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Moon Cricket
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Keystone
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Milan Call Back
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. ๐ผ Making every minute count โ this app's ease of use ensures I'm always making progress in my audiobook adventures. ๐ฑ๐ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineโgood narration, decent storyโbut it didnโt leave a lasting impression. If youโre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Cream
I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance โ it's a must-have for any reader. This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling.
Digital Moonshine
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. I can't imagine my daily activities without this app โ it's the perfect way to stay engaged and informed. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery โ a win-win! Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth. ListenBookโs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Proper
I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours.
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Audiobooks have brought a new level of enjoyment to my daily workout routine. ๐๐ Exploring stories even with my eyes off the page โ this app is a bedtime dream! ๐ด๐ง The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out.
Firecracker
Audiobooks have become my companions during daily chores, making them enjoyable. No more fussing with synchronization โ this app just gets it done!
Mirage
ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access.
ForumFlare
Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable โ this app's design is a triumph. Drag and drop downloads are so convenient. No more messing around with complicated steps. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Cosmo
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch. Listening stats motivate me to read more. Great feature!
Tart Voodoo
This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. ListenBook has breathed new life into my audiobook collection. I can't imagine using anything else. The appโs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Ba1t
I'm exploring new genres and authors I wouldn't have considered otherwise. I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app โ it's revitalizing. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
Trash Master
Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests.
Sun Lemon
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers. 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.
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