Book description
A brilliantly funny debut novel that follows a writer lured to Los Angeles to adapt her feminist mermaid novel into a big-budget action film, who believes her heroine has come to life to take revenge for Hollywood's violations. "Brilliantly sharp, funny, and thought-provoking, the gripping story of a woman trying to find her way in our chaotic world." --Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe Broke English teacher Penelope Schleeman is as surprised as anyone when her feminist novel American Mermaid becomes a best-seller. Lured by the promise of a big payday, she quits teaching and moves to L.A. to turn the novel into an action flick with the help of some studio hacks. But as she's pressured to change her main character from a fierce, androgynous eco-warrior to a teen sex object in a clamshell bra, strange things start to happen. Threats appear in the screenplay; siren calls lure Penelope's co-writers into danger. Is Penelope losing her mind, or has her mermaid come to life, enacting revenge for Hollywood's violations? American Mermaid follows a young woman braving the casual slights and cruel calculations of a ruthless industry town, where she discovers a beating heart in her own fiction, a mermaid who will fight to move between worlds without giving up her voice. A hilarious story about deep things, American Mermaid asks how far we'll go to protect the parts of ourselves that are not for sale.
CloudFrenzy
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app! ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Patton Digger
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Switch
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Silver Agent
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Poppy Coffee
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Handsome
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DreamWeaver
This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Swedish Twizz
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Geneva Cuffs
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Winded On Friday
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Shamrock
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Snow Hound
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Starshine
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative touch that adds a layer of personalization. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Senior Smurf
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Raid Bucker
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Tan Stallion
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ByteBard
I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's functionality is a true delight. Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features have set the bar high for audiobook enjoyment. π±π Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Shady Lady
The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use.
Scooby Did
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
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