Book description
Nastya's voice cuts through the static of her world: I live in a world without magic or miracles. And then, Josh arrives. Not with fanfare, but with the quiet weight of a storm you feel in your bones. Katja Millay's The Sea of Tranquility isn't just a novel-it's a whisper against the noise, and its audiobook version makes that whisper impossible to ignore.
You hear it in the pauses between words, the way the narrator lets the ache of music disintegrating linger in the air. Millay, a former film producer, crafts sentences like slow-motion camera pans: "People die and music disintegrates and things suck." It's raw, devastating, yet beautiful in its honesty. As an audiobook, these lines land with physical force. You don't just read Nastya's loneliness-you feel it in the tremor of the voice reading it, the slight catch before she says "I want to make him pay."
Josh's story is the counterpoint: a boy named for loss, where "every person he loves has been taken from his life." The audiobook's genius lies in how it lets you hear the distance he keeps, the way his voice softens only when Nastya refuses to let him disappear. You trace the shift in his tone as she unravels-"the more he gets to know her, the more of an enigma she becomes." The narrator doesn't shout the tension; it breathes it, letting the silence between sentences do the work.
This isn't a story about grand gestures. It's about the miracle of a single note played on a piano in a dark room, the way a voice says "I'm here" when the world insists you're invisible. Millay's prose is lyrical, yes, but the audiobook strips it bare-no fancy metaphors, just truth, delivered like a hand pressed gently to your shoulder. You hear the suck of reality Nastya describes, the crushing weight that makes her "wonder how [she] is still able to lift [her] feet." And then, Josh's voice, quiet but unyielding: "I don't want to be left alone."
The magic isn't in fantasy. It's in the way two broken people learn to walk again, step by hesitant step. The audiobook makes you lean in, not for a spectacle, but for the fragile, human act of being seen. You'll find yourself pausing the player just to sit with the quiet after a line like "the miracle of second chances." It's not a book you consume-it's a space you inhabit, word by word, breath by breath. And in that space, against all odds, you remember how to breathe too.
Necromancer
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Bugger
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StarStrider
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Boost
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DeathDancer
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Bridge Whip
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HOV
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Kazmii
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Red Pepper
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Free Ham
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Wings
Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere. ListenBook has elevated my learning experience. I'm retaining more information than ever. Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app! ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
Scratch
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Pitfall
With ListenBook, I can enjoy a wide range of audiobook formats without any hassle, making my listening experience seamless. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place!
Acetic Princess
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WeldMaster
Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions.
Chocolate Thunder
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. π Rekindling my love for stories β this app's accessibility has reignited my passion! ππ π§ Navigating through narratives has never been simpler β this app's functionality enhances my audiobook journey. ππ«
Mr. Lucky
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Pecan Oblivion
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Friday Ferrari
Audiobooks have become my escape from reality β a journey into captivating worlds. This app's convenience has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again.
Babe
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds.
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