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.
ZenZone
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Spider Fuji
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Rope
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Wings
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Legacy
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Spooky Yellowjacket
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Sir Shove
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MuseMaster
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another.
Dallas Foxface
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Bit Sentinel
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is a true winner. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Landfill Max
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Dream Killer
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Wrangler Jim
I've been recommending this app to all my friends – it's a true game-changer. This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting.
Twiddle Twix
ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers. ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted. The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience.
AlertXis
My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is a game-changer. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! ListenBook’s CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience.
Dakota Bliss
No more straining my eyes – this app lets me 'read' with my ears! The compatibility with Apple Watch is a huge plus. I can control my audiobooks from my wrist! I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Vortex
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures I never miss out on any audio gem. I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities.
Club Nola
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ZenZone
The app's stability and reliability make it my go-to choice for audiobooks. This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. ListenBook's compatibility with multiple downloading methods ensures there's always a way to get my content. Audiobook journey simplified – this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless.
Mule Skinner
Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. AirDrop sharing is a very convenient feature. Thanks, ListenBook! I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
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