Book description
From the moment you press play, you're swept into the heart of occupied France, where Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale becomes more than a story-it becomes a visceral, unforgettable experience. This isn't just a WWII novel; it's a raw, tender exploration of the quiet courage and fierce love that define women when the world cracks apart. The audiobook format is pure magic here. The narrator's voice, warm yet layered with the weight of history, carries you through the snow-dusted streets of Carriveau and the tense silence of Vianne's home, now occupied by a German captain. You hear the fear in her voice as she makes impossible choices, the tremor of Isabelle's rebellious spirit as she dares to fight back, and the profound connection between these sisters that spans years of loss and longing.
The praise from authors like Christina Baker Kline ("haunting, action-packed") and Sara Gruen ("beautifully written") hits home perfectly in audio. You don't just read about the Resistance's danger-you feel the rush of Isabelle's missions, the sting of betrayal, and the quiet, relentless strength of Vianne holding her family together. The narration turns historical detail into intimate confession; you're not just learning about life under occupation-you're living it, breathless and heartbroken. As Lisa See wrote, it's "powerful... an unforgettable portrait," and on audio, that portrait comes alive with every pause, every shift in tone. You'll find yourself pausing your car, forgetting to move, utterly absorbed as the story unfolds-a rare gift of a book that demands to be heard, not just read.
It's the kind of story that stays with you long after the final chapter. The way Hannah illuminates the human cost of war-the small, daily acts of defiance, the love that persists in the darkest corners-makes it feel timeless. You'll race through the audiobook, not just because the plot grips you (and it does, with "heart-pounding" urgency as USA Today noted), but because you need to know, desperately, how these sisters survive. This isn't just a "bestseller" or a "movie in the making"-it's the kind of story that reshapes how you see history, one whispering, heart-wrenching moment at a time. If you've ever wondered what it means to be unbreakable, press play. You'll be lost in the story before you realize you've been listening for hours. And you'll be grateful for every second.
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Solitaire
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ByteBard
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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