Book description
The remarkable, acclaimed series of interconnected detective novels - from the author of 4 3 2 1: A Novel The New York Review of Books has called Paul Auster's work "one of the most distinctive niches in contemporary literature." Moving at the breathless pace of a thriller, this uniquely stylized triology of detective novels begins with City of Glass, in which Quinn, a mystery writer, receives an ominous phone call in the middle of the night. He's drawn into the streets of New York, onto an elusive case that's more puzzling and more deeply-layered than anything he might have written himself. In Ghosts, Blue, a mentee of Brown, is hired by White to spy on Black from a window on Orange Street. Once Blue starts stalking Black, he finds his subject on a similar mission, as well. In The Locked Room, Fanshawe has disappeared, leaving behind his wife and baby and nothing but a cache of novels, plays, and poems. This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition includes an introduction from author and professor Luc Sante, as well as a pulp novel-inspired cover from Art Spiegelman, Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic artist of Maus and In the Shadow of No Towers. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Daisy Stick
I'm addicted to this app – it's a non-stop journey through captivating tales. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. I’ll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Delicious
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Don Stab
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ThoughtTrail
ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Roller Turtle
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is such a fun way to spread joy.
Tin Mutt
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Bae
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Squatch
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TeederSmartie
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Freak
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LocKz
With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions. ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Little Granger
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features are a game-changer – I can have my audiobooks ready in no time. ListenBook's versatile features have made my audiobook experience more enjoyable than ever. 🎶📚 Replacing tunes with stories – my house is alive with the sound of narration! 🎧🏠 The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Doughboy, Esq
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's functionality is a standout. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Blackfire
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Athena Star
Audiobooks have made long flights feel like a breeze – a true travel essential. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience.
Ginger Chaos
I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
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Flashpoint
Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook! Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
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