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“Drawing from her popular podcast, Valorie Clark has assembled a fabulous cast of real-life rebels, rule breakers, and revolutionaries from across the globe and across the centuries. Each profile in Unruly Figures is brief, breezy, and easy to read, but packed with vivid details and in-depth information that will surprise even seasoned history buffs. Any reader with a rebellious streak will love this book!”—Debby Applegate, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Madam: The Biography of Polly Adler, Icon of the Jazz Age“In this entertaining, insightful collection, Valorie Clark delves into the lives of extraordinary individuals whose unconventional paths have shaped history. The writing is crisp, and the storytelling marvelous. I tore through these pages!”—Neal Bascomb, New York Times bestselling author of The Winter Fortress and The Perfect Mile jQuery(function() { jQuery( "#tabs" ).tabs(); });
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The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Sapiens
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Poptart AK47
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Classy Luck
ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Emerald Vine
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Pexxious
ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
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LuminaLore
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NexusNavigator
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I learn and enjoy audiobooks. I can adapt the pace to my needs, maximizing comprehension and retention. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
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High-Fructose
The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone!
Shadow Chaser
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Black Hole Necromancer
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PixelPathfinder
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Sokol
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. ListenBook's drag and drop downloads from web browsers are a time-saving feature I can't live without. 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.
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Irish Dze
This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life. Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off.
CyberScribe
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Lady In Red
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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