Book description
"Obsessed!" --Chloë Sevigny "I am literally obsessed." --Busy Philipps A hypnotic, sexy, and incisive debut adult novel following one woman's affair with her daughter's best friend that tests the limits of love and ambition from #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Riding Hood. It's opening night, but Alice's performance in the local Bay Area production of The Winter's Tale is far from glamorous. She doesn't have dreams of stardom, but the basement theater in a wildfire-choked town isn't exactly what she envisioned for her career back home in Los Angeles. To make matters worse, her best friend Sadie is not even coming. Pragmatic, serious Sadie and flighty, creative Alice have been best friends since high school--really one another's only friends--but now that they are through with college (which they attended together) and living on opposite ends of California, Alice would at least expect her friend's support. Sadie, determined not to cancel her plans with her boyfriend, ends up enlisting the help of her mother, Celine. A professor of women's and gender studies at UC Berkeley, Celine's landmark treatise on sex and identity made her notorious, but she's struggling to write her new book in a post-second-wave feminist world. So, when Sadie begs her to attend Alice's play, she relents, if only to escape writer's block. But in a turn of perplexing events, Celine becomes entranced by Alice's performance and realizes that her daughter's once lanky, slightly annoying best friend is now an irresistible young woman. Set over the course of decades--from Alice and Sadie's early friendship days and Celine's decision to leave her husband to the radical movements of 1990s Berkeley and navigating contemporary Hollywood--Alice and Celine's affair will test the limits of their love for Sadie and their own beliefs of power, agency, and feminism. Witty and relatable, sexy and surprising, Sarah Blakley-Cartwright's debut adult novel is a mesmerizing portrait of the inner lives of three very different women.
Risen
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Honey
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Saber-RED
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Scarlet Mary
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Cross Thread
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New York Winder
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Firedog
ListenBook's audio filters have transformed the way I experience audio content – it's a real game-changer. ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient.
MrOnsTr
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Midnight Rambler
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Slinger
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Acid Queen
Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. My audio quality has improved dramatically.
Cooger
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Whistler
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Spider Fuji
Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device.
BloodEater
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. 📱 It's like having a personal audiobook library at my fingertips! This app's functionality is a dream come true for book lovers. 📚🔥 Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
LuminaLore
This app's dedication to providing high-quality narration has made all the difference. 👀📚 Falling asleep to audiobooks has never been easier – this app's soothing voices 😴🎧 ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. Smooth playback and great sound quality. ListenBook is my new favorite app!
Helmet Destroyer
Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. 📱 My secret to staying well-read – this app ensures that I'm never without a book, no matter where I am! 📚📱 ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Shimmy Shammy
🎧 Fueling my audiobook addiction with this fantastic app – pure listening pleasure! 📚🔥 Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. The app is worth every penny. It’s packed with features and works flawlessly. A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasn’t blown away. The narrator’s performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
Barbwire
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. With this app, I've found a way to make my daily errands more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. 🎧 Elevating my reading experience – this app's intuitive controls and organization features make audiobook enjoyment effortless. 📱📖 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made a significant difference in the clarity of recordings.
Canine Hannibal
Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. I'm so grateful for this app – it's like having a personal storyteller wherever I go. ListenBook has taken my listening pleasure to new heights – it's a true audio marvel. ListenBook’s design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
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