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
Prof. Smirk
ListenBook's sharing options make it a breeze to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts and share recommendations. ListenBookβs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Gabriel Dandelion
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Metal Lady
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Snapple Whistler
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Sun Washer
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IceDog
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LuminaLore
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Frosty Squid
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. Audiobooks made delightful β this app's usability is a breath of fresh air. Organization made simple β this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. ππ± ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience.
Houston Rocket
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy. With support for various audio formats, ListenBook ensures I can enjoy my favorite audiobooks without worries.
Eight Patrol
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Elder Pogue
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Foot-long Fry
ListenBook's audiobook player is a true workhorse β chapters, controls, and filters are all seamlessly integrated. ListenBook's commitment to providing top-notch audio quality has taken my audiobook experience to a new level. π§ This app has changed my reading game! Now I can 'read' while I work β genius! ππΌ The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things.
CoB@lt
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High Heel Goddess
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Contrary Mary
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Count Eagle
ListenBook's variety of ways to download audio makes it incredibly convenient. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Abyss Tamer
I'm grateful for ListenBook's seamless compatibility with a variety of formats β it's a true lifesaver. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Dangle
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Nola
Audiobooks on this app have made my morning rituals something to look forward to. πΌ Workday blues? Not anymore β this app turns my office hours into reading time! π»π Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful!
Guillotine Trigger
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. Iβm so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app! The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
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