Book description
'Painfully funny, but also deeply moving' - Meg Mason'Vulnerable, sharp, funny, wise' - Bonnie Garmus'A unique comic voice, endlessly funny' - David NichollsTwenty years after leaving London, Nina Stibbe is back in town with her dog, Peggy. Together they take up lodging in the house of writer Deborah (Debby) Moggach in Camden for 'a year-long sabbatical'. It's a break from married life back in Cornwall, or even perhaps a fresh start altogether.Debby does not have many demands - only to water the garden, watch for toads, and defrost the odd pie - so Nina is free to explore the city she once called home. Between scrutinising her son's online dating developments, navigating the politics of the local pool, and taking detergent advice at the laundrette, this diary of a sixty-year-old runaway reunites us with the inimitable voice of βLove, Nina, as the writer becomes, as she puts it, 'a proper adult' at last.As heard on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour'An utter, UTTER treat! It was like spending time with my most clever, insightful, funny, FUNNY friend' - Marian Keyes'No one writes heartbreak more hilariously, or hilarity more heartbreakingly' - Katherine Heiny'So sharp and funny, blissfully gossipy, enviably well-observed . . . I loved it' - India Knight
Scratch
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. I'm finally making progress on my reading goals, thanks to this app's convenience. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Moxie
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Slacker Cat
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Dr. Cocktail
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Sugar Man
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Chip Queen
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Divine Quasar
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Saint La-Z-Boy
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Miss Rum Punch
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Fire Queen
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Easy Sweep
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Hoover Spark
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Darkside Orbit
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Jade Fox
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly.
Noise Toy
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Alpha
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Lady Killer
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360
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. Finally, an app that supports all my audiobook formats! ListenBook is a game-changer.
InsightfulInk
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Cream
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. β° Waking up to audiobooks β mornings have never been this magical and inspiring! βοΈπ§
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