Book description
From the New York Times bestselling author of Fun Home, Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama is a brilliantly told graphic memoir of Alison Bechdel becoming the artist her mother wanted to be.A New York Times, USA Today, and Time Best Book of the YearAlison Bechdel's Fun Home was a pop culture and literary phenomenon. Now, a second thrilling tale of filial sleuthery, this time about her mother: voracious reader, music lover, passionate amateur actor. Also a woman, unhappily married to a closeted gay man, whose artistic aspirations simmered under the surface of Bechdel's childhood . . . and who stopped touching or kissing her daughter good night, forever, when she was seven. Poignantly, hilariously, Bechdel embarks on a quest for answers concerning the mother-daughter gulf. It's a richly layered search that leads readers from the fascinating life and work of the iconic twentieth-century psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott, to one explosively illuminating Dr. Seuss illustration, to Bechdel's own (serially monogamous) adult love life. And, finally, back to Mother -- to a truce, fragile and real-time, that will move and astonish all adult children of gifted mothers.
Infinite Hole
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Scratch
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Purity Catnip
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Gingersnap Woman
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Mint Ness
Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out. Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Midnight Rambler
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Mad Jack
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Dora the Destroyer
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. The app's integration with Apple Watch makes it an indispensable tool for my active lifestyle.
ThoughtTracer
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make every moment a reading moment. Enhancing my daily routines โ this app's design makes listening a joy. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is such a fun way to spread joy.
Risen
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Dr. WMD
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Dr. Cocktail
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Red Delicious
ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. No need to convert files anymore โ ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume.
Fire Sass
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BuzzMouse
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Buckshot
I appreciate the minimal ads โ it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted.
Berlin Kamikaze
Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's robust features, I'm always just a tap away from immersing myself in captivating narratives. ๐๐ฑ Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! ๐๐ง The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better.
Howitzer Rise
ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources.
Frosty Squid
This app is a game-changer for anyone who's always on the go โ it's like carrying a library in my pocket. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. The app's performance is remarkable โ it's fast, stable, and designed to cater to audiobook enthusiasts. It's a pleasure to use. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureโitโs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Skirble
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences.
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