Book description
How about a story? Spin us a yarn.
Instantly, Phoebe Winterbottom came to mind.
"I could tell you an extensively strange story," I warned.
"Oh, good!" Gram said. "Delicious!"
And that's how Sal's voice-warm, a little shy, utterly real-started weaving.
Not just Phoebe's wild tale of a disappearing mom and a lunatic.
But her own.
Thirteen years old. Missing her mother.
The audiobook doesn't just tell you this.
It lets you lean in.
Hear the pause before Sal says "I miss her."
Feel the crack in her voice when she talks about the suitcase left behind.
Gram's "delicious!" isn't just a line.
It's the sound of someone listening closely.
Really listening.
Sharon Creech's words aren't just read.
They're whispered.
Confided.
You hear the weight of every word.
Phoebe's story is loud.
Funny.
A little bit dangerous.
Like a girl shouting from a moving car.
Sal's story is quieter.
A sigh in the dark.
But it's the quiet one that sticks.
How she ties them together.
Phoebe's chaos mirroring Sal's ache.
Two lost girls.
Two different kinds of missing.
The narrator nails it.
The playful bounce for Phoebe's tale.
The soft, careful hesitation for Sal's.
No perfect endings.
Just this.
The way Sal's voice drops when she says "she left me a note."
You feel it.
Not just hear it.
The audiobook makes you lean closer to your headphones.
Like you're the one sitting with Gram and Grandpa.
Eyes wide.
Heart a little tight.
Because it's not just a story about a mom who vanished.
It's about the spaces left behind.
The quiet moments.
The way a single word can hold an ocean.
"Delicious" isn't just Gram's word.
It's how this book feels.
When you listen.
To the laughter.
To the silence.
To the way Sal finally says it:
"I miss her."
And you realize-
You've been missing it too.
All along.
You don't just hear it.
You feel it in your chest.
Like a slow, soft rain.
No grand speeches.
Just truth.
And a voice that makes you remember.
How it feels to love someone who's not there.
How it feels to be heard.
Cinder Coffee
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Pluto
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Daffy Neo
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WanderWord
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Night Train
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Tan Stallion
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Dream Killer
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Eye Candy Kitten
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Lounge Master
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Troubadour
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide. I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off.
CuriousCoder
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Pinball Wizard
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Saint La-Z-Boy
Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization!
Thrasher
ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has transformed the audio quality. It's crystal clear now.
3D Waffle
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Moon Cricket
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
Digger
The app's reliability and ease of use make it a true gem in the world of audiobooks. Adjusting the tone of the voice is genius. It's like having a customizable audiobook narrator. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Troubadour
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. I can't get enough of this app's user-friendly interface β it's a true delight. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Sir Squire
ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions!
Dallas Foxface
Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. Iβll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
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