Book description
The October Country is Ray Bradbury's own netherworld of the soul, inhabited by the horrors and demons that lurk within all of us. Renowned for his multi-million-copy bestseller, Fahrenheit 451, and hailed by Harper's magazine as "the finest living writer of fantastic fiction," Ray Bradbury proves here that he is America's master of the short story. This classic collection features: The Emissary: The faithful dog was the sick boy's only connection with the world outside--and beyond . . .The Small Assassin: A fine, healthy baby boy was the new mother's dream come true--or her worst nightmare . . .The Scythe: Just when his luck had run out, Drew Erickson inherited a farm from a stranger; and with the bequest came deadly responsibilities . . .The Jar: A chilling story that combines love, death . . . and a matter of identity in a bottle of fear.The Wonderful Death of Dudley Stone: A most remarkable case of murder--the deceased was delighted . . . Plus fourteen more unforgettable tales! "An author whose fanciful imagination, poetic prose, and mature understanding of human character have won him an international reputation."--The New York Times
Yellow Menace
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Admiral Tot
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Hemlock
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57 Pixels
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Pop Bee
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Shivers
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Truth
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Sky
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Spoiler
ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app. π Reading has never been this easy β this app fits right into my fast-paced lifestyle. ππ« Audiobook excellence β this app's design enhances my reading experience. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. 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.
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