Book description
The Overlook Hotel doesn't just stand in the snow-it breathes. And listening to Stephen King's masterpiece as an audiobook? That's when the air in your room thickens, the shadows deepen, and you realize you're not just reading about isolation; you're living it, one creaking floorboard at a time. The narrator's voice, a low, steady murmur that feels like the hotel itself whispering secrets, pulls you into that suffocating silence of the Colorado mountains. You hear the wind howling like a lost soul outside the thick, ancient walls, the crackle of the fire in the empty lobby, the unnerving thump of Danny's ball bouncing down endless, empty hallways. It's not just scary; it's felt. The way the audiobook makes you lean in, straining to hear the whispers behind the walls or the echo of Jack's drunken rage in the empty bar-King's genius for building dread through sound, not just sight, becomes terrifyingly real. Other critics rightly call it a masterclass in atmosphere, but the audiobook is that atmosphere. You don't just imagine the blood in the elevator; you hear it drip, slow and cold, as the narrator's pacing tightens your throat. Danny's psychic whispers aren't just words on a page-they're a child's voice trembling in your ear, making you feel that primal fear of being the only one who sees. It's the perfect marriage of King's chilling prose and sound, turning the Overlook into a character that doesn't just haunt the page-it haunts your quiet moments long after the headphones come off. You'll find yourself listening to the silence of your own home, wondering what's just beyond the next wall. That's the true power of this audiobook: it doesn't tell you horror exists. It makes you hear it breathing in the dark with you.
Wild Hair
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Cabbie
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Lord Theus
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Metal Aphrodite
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Friday Fox
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ThoughtTracer
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Bridge Whip
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NexusNomad
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. ListenBook's dedication to user convenience is evident in the drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Swedish Pixie
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings.
Cool Whip
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Spoiler Betty
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Snow Cream
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Mallow Man
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ByteBard
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay makes my daily commute a delightful opportunity to indulge in audiobooks. ListenBook's compatibility with multiple downloading methods ensures there's always a way to get my content.
Toy Peep
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive.
Howitzer Rise
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Moonflower
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Hen Skittle
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PixelPathfinder
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. Finally, an app that values usability β navigating and listening is a breeze! Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is a game-changer. Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is a true marvel. ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. It's reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to use.
RoarSweetie
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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