Book description
An Esquire "Best Book of Spring 2022" selectionA Publishers Weekly "Best Book of Summer 2022"A Kirkus "Best Book of May 2022"A Literary Hub "Most Anticipated Book of 2022" selectionA San Francisco Chronicle "Most Anticipated Novel of 2022" selectionFrom "an important writer in every sense" (David Foster Wallace), a novel that imagines a future in which sweeping civil conflict has forced America's young people to flee its borders, into an unwelcoming world.One such American is Ron Patterson, who finds himself on distant shores, working as a repairman and sharing a room with other refugees. In an unnamed city wedged between ocean and lush mountainous forest, Ron can almost imagine a stable life for himself. Especially when he makes the first friend he has had in years--a mysterious migrant named Marlise, who bears a striking resemblance to a onetime classmate.Nearly a decade later--after anti-migrant sentiment has put their whirlwind intimacy and asylum to an end--Ron is living in "Little America," an enclave of migrants in one of the few countries still willing to accept them. Here, among reminders of his past life, he again begins to feel that he may have found a home. Ron adopts a stray dog, observes his neighbors, and lands a repairman job that allows him to move through the city quietly. But this newfound security, too, is quickly jeopardized, as resurgent political divisions threaten the fabric of Little America. Tapped as an informant against the rise of militant gangs and contending with the appearance of a strangely familiar woman, Ron is suddenly on dangerous and uncertain ground.Brimming with mystery, suspense, and Kalfus's distinctive comic irony, 2 A.M. in Little America poses several questions vital to the current moment: What happens when privilege is reversed? Who is watching and why? How do tribalized politics disrupt our ability to distinguish what is true and what is not? This is a story for our time--gripping, unsettling, prescient--by one of our most acclaimed novelists.
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Digital Moonshine
Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Skirble
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Ladysmith
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CirrusFlash
User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing. The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace.
Junkyard Dog
ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Electric Saturn
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Jungle King
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Kazami of Truth
This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family. I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend! I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
MindfulMingle
I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Shay
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MysticMingle
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Darkside Orbit
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
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Demand Chopper
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Sky Dahlia
I can't believe how easy it is to dive into a new world with this app. ListenBook is like a personal audiobook curator, allowing me to enjoy my favorite speeches and lectures with unmatched comfort and convenience. Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Liquid Science
This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. This audiobook was a fantastic listen! The narrator's voice was clear and engaging, making it easy to follow along. The pacing was just rightβnot too fast, not too slow. Perfect for long commutes or relaxing at home. Highly recommend!
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