Book description
In a luxury spa hotel in the Swiss Alps, octogenarian friends Fred Ballinger and Mick Boyle look back on their eventful and successful lives as composer and film director, surrounded by a host of colorful and eccentric fellow guests, ranging from a South American soccer star to a famous Californian actor and a reigning Miss Universe. Ballinger is there simply to enjoy his retirement, while Boyle is working with five scriptwriters on his last film, which he hopes will be his masterpiece. When Ballinger is invited by Buckingham Palace to conduct his most famous piece at Prince Philip's birthday celebration and accept a knighthood in return, he refuses, citing personal reasons. As for Mick Boyle, he eventually receives a visit from Brenda Morel, his signature actress, who comes all the way from California to give her opinion of this latest film in which she is to star. At the same time as these two men face these turning points, the marriage of Fred's daughter to Mick's son brings further complications.Only by reconciling with their muses, and by coming to terms with old age and the weight of memory that comes with it, can the two friends move forward with what remains of their lives.
Boo
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Lady Fantastic
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Wildcat Appaloosa
I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my passport to countless stories. Audiobooks made simple – this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles.
Earl of Arms
I've never been so excited about my daily commute – thanks to this app. Mastering audiobook navigation – this app's ease of use is commendable. ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
DanimalDaze
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration is a brilliant touch. User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is a true marvel. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly.
Journeyman
Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking.
NemesisX
The narrators on this app are truly talented – they bring characters to life. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends.
Sleepwalker
Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy.
CodeExia
Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. I can't imagine my daily activities without this app – it's the perfect way to stay engaged and informed. 🔥 Simplifying my reading routine – the app's functionality ensures I'm always one click away from literary adventures. 📚🔗 Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its functionality, from seamless downloads to binaural audio processing, has truly raised the bar. 📱📖
Pepper Prada
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened. 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.
Kamikaze Grandma
I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. ⭐️ Who knew cleaning could be this exciting? This app turns chores into adventures! 🧹🏰 Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience.
PixelPathfinder
This app has made audiobook listening an integral part of my daily routine – it's a habit I cherish. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic.
Sky Bully
Who knew that commuting could become such an enjoyable reading session? With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it!
Mother Night
🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚 I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
Granola Dove
ListenBook has transformed my daily rituals into cherished opportunities for personal growth. ListenBook's integration with AirDrop and sharing options makes it simple to spread the joy of storytelling. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests.
Twiddle Twix
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. I'm hooked on this app – it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Heaven Sent
I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection.
Lady Katniss
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Demo
Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. 🚶♀️🎧 Enjoying the great outdoors while immersing myself in fantastic tales – walking never felt this magical! 🏞️📚 Audiobook adventures simplified – this app's functionality is a revelation.
Legacy
Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is a true winner. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day! An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
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