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ONE OF ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR"A NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT . . . Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense".--USA Today"AN EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED . . . If you have to send a group of people to a newly discovered planet to contact a totally unknown species, whom would you choose? How about four Jesuit priests, a young astronomer, a physician, her engineer husband, and a child prostitute-turned-computer-expert? That's who Mary Doria Russell sends in her new novel, The Sparrow. This motley combination of agnostics, true believers, and misfits becomes the first to explore the Alpha Centuri world of Rakhat with both enlightening and disastrous results. . . . Vivid and engaging . . . An incredible novel".--Milwaukee Journal Sentinel"POWERFUL . . . Father Emilio Sandoz [is] the only survivor of a Jesuit mission to the planet Rakhat, 'a soul . . . looking for God.' We first meet him in Italy . . . sullen and bitter. . . . But he was not always this way, as we learn through flashbacks that tell the story of the ill-fated trip. . . . The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence".--San Francisco Chronicle"SMOOTH STORYTELLING AND GORGEOUS CHARACTERIZATION . . . Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. The Sparrow is one of them".--Entertainment Weekly SELECTED BY THE BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB
Impulsive Flower
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White Snare
ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. ListenBook's player features, including chapters and bookmarks, are invaluable for a seamless experience. The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless.
Tokyo Dream
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Tall Honey
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Esquire
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Vixen
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RoarSweetie
The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. ListenBook's versatility with various audio formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from multiple sources effortlessly.
Predator
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DreamDiver
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations β they're spot on. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings.
NexusNavigator
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Essex
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Feral Cookie
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B@d B0y
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. ListenBook Pro offers amazing value with unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction features. ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time.
ShadowFax
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LyRz
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Mr. Gadget
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Delirium
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Avenge Paws
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. This audiobook app is an absolute lifesaver! It brings my favorite stories to life with unparalleled convenience. Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. ππ§ No more interruptions β the auto-rewind feature is a genius solution for seamless listening.
Rummy Stickers
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Highlander Monk
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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