Book description
A piercingly beautiful and candid novel of love, sex and independence in 1920s Japan by a trailblazing Japanese writer.Growing up in a remote mountain village, Kazue always nurtured a spirit of independence. Ignoring the values of her traditional community, she rejects an early arranged marriage and embarks on a scandalous affair. Exiled from her home, Kazue departs to follow her impulses wherever they might lead.Driven by her enduring hope and resilience, Kazue goes first to Korea and then to Tokyo, taking up with a series of men but always casting out again on her own path. Sparklingly beautiful, The Story of a Single Woman is an autobiographical account of desire and freedom by a trailblazing Japanese writer.
ThoughtTracer
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. I'm grateful for this app – it's made reading a part of my everyday life. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read.
Venom Charms
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Hemingway Mirmillone
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K-9
The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Betty Cricket
With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. The unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs.
Magenta
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues! The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Pigeon Woman
ListenBook has become my workout companion. It keeps me engaged and entertained during exercise. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings.
Romance Princess
No more straining my eyes – this app lets me 'read' with my ears! Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is a game-changer. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
CloudFrenzy
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. Seamless integration of audiobooks – this app's ease of use is impressive. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Accidental Genius
The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Speedwell
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Gro
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Handsome
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant source of books. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thanks, ListenBook!
Mafia Rapunzel
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Shay
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LyRz
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Drugstore Cowboy
My child has also fallen in love with audiobooks, all thanks to the app's kid-friendly collection. This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is such a fun way to spread joy.
Hoover Spark
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RiddleRover
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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