Book description
From the winner of the PEN/Malamud Award and "one of our most gifted writers" (Chicago Tribune) comes a comic novel about a divorced Midwestern dad who takes a cutting-edge medical test and learns that he has a predisposition to murder. In this fresh take on love and trouble in America, Brock Hobson, an insurance salesman and Sunday-school teacher, finds his equilibrium disturbed by the results of a predictive blood test. Baxter, a master storyteller, brings us a gradually building rollercoaster narrative, and a protagonist who is impertinent, searching, and hilariously relatable. From his good-as-gold, gentle girlfriend to the excessively macho subcontractor guy his ex-wife left him for, not to mention his well-raised teenage kids, now exploring sex and sexuality, the secondary characters in Brock's life all contribute meaningfully to the drama, as increasing challenges to his sense of self and purpose crash over him. The final battle-no spoilers, but there is one-couldn't be more delightful, as this quick and bracing novel reminds us to choose the best people to love, accept the ones we love even if we didn't choose them, and love them all well.
Gingersnap Woman
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Bitmap
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Tornado Maker
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PixelPioneer
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
DreamWeaver
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Electric Player
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Instant Star
I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree.
Fadey
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Tootsie Killer
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High Heel Goddess
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RawSkills
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Queen Bee
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient.
Mr. 44
ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends.
Tomcat
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Acetic Princess
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
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Wolf Tribune
I'm addicted to this app – it's like having a library in my pocket. Audiobooks made delightful – this app's usability is a breath of fresh air. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
The Shield Toronto
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. Audiobooks on the go – this app's design prioritizes convenience. Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day! I appreciate the dark mode option. It’s easy on the eyes during nighttime listening.
Referee
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Lava Nibbler
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience.
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