Book description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the author of Small Great Things and The Book of Two Ways comes "a powerfully evocative story of resilience and the triumph of the human spirit" (Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six) Rights sold to Netflix for adaptation as a feature film - Named one of the best books of the year by She Reads Diana O'Toole is perfectly on track. She will be married by thirty, done having kids by thirty-five, and move out to the New York City suburbs, all while climbing the professional ladder in the cutthroat art auction world. She's an associate specialist at Sotheby's now, but her boss has hinted at a promotion if she can close a deal with a high-profile client. She's not engaged just yet, but she knows her boyfriend, Finn, a surgical resident, is about to propose on their romantic getaway to the Galรกpagos--days before her thirtieth birthday. Right on time. But then a virus that felt worlds away has appeared in the city, and on the eve of their departure, Finn breaks the news: It's all hands on deck at the hospital. He has to stay behind. You should still go, he assures her, since it would be a shame for all of their nonrefundable trip to go to waste. And so, reluctantly, she goes. Almost immediately, Diana's dream vacation goes awry. Her luggage is lost, the Wi-Fi is nearly nonexistent, and the hotel they'd booked is shut down due to the pandemic. In fact, the whole island is now under quarantine, and she is stranded until the borders reopen. Completely isolated, she must venture beyond her comfort zone. Slowly, she carves out a connection with a local family when a teenager with a secret opens up to Diana, despite her father's suspicion of outsiders. In the Galรกpagos Islands, where Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection was formed, Diana finds herself examining her relationships, her choices, and herself--and wondering if when she goes home, she too will have evolved into someone completely different. This edition contains a short story, discussion questions, and an excerpt from Jodi Picoult's next novel.
Acetic Princess
Finally, an app that caters to audiobook enthusiasts like me. The diverse format support and user-friendly design are a game-changer. ๐ฑ๐ I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Grave Scuttlebutt
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Dallas Foxface
The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy. Perfect for both first-time listeners and audiobook veterans! The narrator's warm, inviting tone made this an incredibly comfortable listening experience. I particularly appreciated how well they handled dialogue - each character felt distinct without being cartoonish. The pacing kept me engaged throughout.
Marigold Loot
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Cool Iris
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Flyswat Briggs
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Kill Switch
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Kickstart
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Rocky Highway
ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. This app's sleek design and effortless controls have made audiobook listening an immersive experience.
Copilot
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Pecan Oblivion
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Ember Master
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Guillotine Trigger
ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Subzero Taffy
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Clover Rabbit
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Delirious Supernova
Looping playback is a game-changer for my study routine. It helps me retain information effectively. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
London Fox
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Switch
This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. Elegant design and easy-to-use interface. Very happy with ListenBook.
CuriousCraft
I'm exploring new genres and authors I wouldn't have considered otherwise. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection.
Hermopolis
The sound quality is outstanding โ it's like having a movie theater in my ears! ListenBook has become an essential part of my routine. It's more than an app โ it's a companion. The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off.
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