Book description
"One of the greats. . . . Not just a science fiction writer; a literary icon." --Stephen KingLike all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. LeGuin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own." --Boston GlobeOriginally published in 1976, The Wind's Twelve Quarters is Ursula K. Le Guin's first collection of stories--a superb retrospective of her best short fiction, now available as a Harper Perennial Olive Edition.The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Le Guin is renowned for her lyrical writing, rich characters, and diverse worlds. The Wind's Twelve Quarters collects seventeen powerful stories, each with an introduction by the author, ranging from fantasy to intriguing scientific concepts, from medieval settings to the future.Including an insightful foreword by Le Guin, describing her experience, her inspirations, and her approach to writing, this stunning collection explores human values, relationships, and survival, and showcases the myriad talents of one of the most provocative writers of our time.This book part of a special series from Harper Perennial called Olive Editions--exclusive small-format editions of some of our bestselling and celebrated titles, featuring beautiful and unique hand-drawn cover illustrations. All Olive Editions are available for a limited time only.
California Goddess
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Mud Eye
The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made a significant difference in the clarity of recordings. Flawless support for various audio formats. Very happy with it.
Ozzie Treat
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Palomino Cake
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Marshmallow Treat
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Baby Spell
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AlertXis
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Coldy
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Mercury Reborn
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Steel Solstice
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Gov Skull
Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go.
MuseMaster
ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. I can't get enough of this app β it's like having a personal library with me.
Impulsive Flower
Audiobooks have become my companions during long hours of household chores. Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Necromancer
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Dewdrop Doll
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Hoboken Nightingale
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Houston Rocket
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Mad Robin
The app's stability is impressive β it runs smoothly without any glitches. Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful! Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you! I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Trigger Warming
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Skool
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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