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.
K-9
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Purity Catnip
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Low Menace
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Mr. Wholesome
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Mustard Centaur
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Viceswerve
ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldn’t stop listening.
Demo Tequila
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Divine Quasar
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Chameleon
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Eye Candy Kitten
With this app, reading is no longer confined to a specific time or place. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Squatch
With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience! ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Turnip King
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle – I can enjoy books while doing chores! Audiobooks have made my commutes so much more enjoyable, and I'm always excited to listen. Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
VisionVoyager
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Short Firecracker
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Fadey
ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio – from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Delicious Cupid
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Z-Boy
If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. 📚 Who needs TV when you have this app? Every moment is a storytelling session! 📺🎧 🎧 Elevating my reading experience – this app's intuitive controls and organization features make audiobook enjoyment effortless. 📱📖 Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost!
Nessie Pork
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
CloudFrenzy
I'm able to enjoy books in a whole new way – while cooking, working out, or even gardening. I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app – so handy! Download options are abundant, from WiFi to iTunes. It's all about convenience with this app. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide.
Scarlet Mary
With ListenBook, I've found a reliable and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook journey. CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature!
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