NetGalley Shelf 4+

The interface isn’t user friendly, but it mostly gets the job done. My biggest complaint is about the audio. Since this app is the only way to listen to the audio ARCs I’m stuck. The app doesn’t always allow my AirPods to pause the audio. This is very inconvenient. It also won’t play through my car over Bluetooth unless the speed is set to the default. This isn’t a huge deal, but I don’t listen at that speed so I have to change it every time I am in the car.

“Any door is every door”
I originally signed up for this book because, well, it was about books. And what could be better than reading a book about books?
The fantastical story begins immediately after an old man dies and leaves a mysterious book full of seemingly gibberish and swirls for Cassie at a bookstore. She learns that this book will transport her anywhere if she can imagine a door through which she once walked. What an incredible opportunity! But although she only sees the good use of this, maybe there can be ways to abuse this gift. And could there be other magical books out there? Well, of course, we find out there are. However there are also persons who want to use these books for selfish and sadistic purposes.
We meet other colorful characters on Cassie’s journey to understand the book and how she fits into this unbelievable world. She visits with her beloved grandfather who raised her and he gives her sage advice:
“Don’t waste your life hidden away in your own mind. Make the most of the time you have, otherwise before you know it, you’ll have no time left.”
But, we the reader, love to fall into the magical world of books. And this adventure is full of fantastical and horror elements. There are twists I didn’t see coming.
It was so fun to discover other enchanted books out there.
If you enjoy a book about books, then you will not be disappointed with this amazing modern day fantasy.
Thank you to NetGalley for my free copy.

Originally there were glitches in the audio portion. I am currently listening to a “new book” and no problems or complaints. The delivery is smooth, volume consistent, I can bookmark, connect via bluetooth to different devices and control from those devices. There is a sleep timer and a range of speed choices.

I find this comparable to Chirp, Audibles, Hoopla and Libby. Actually better than some others. The particular publisher/providers at times don’t have their product as polished, just like when I read an ebook on my Kindle and the format is lacking.

I do like being able to preview audio books since narrators can make a huge difference and it is definitely the only way some readers can get a book.