Book description
Imagine settling into your favorite chair, headphones on, as a warm, clear voice guides you into Bonhomie, Ohio, in 1945. That's the magic of Patrick Ryan's Buckeye as an audiobook. Tom Hanks calls it the novel he'd been "yearning for," connecting generations shaped by war-Omaha Beach and Ia Drang Valley-while Ann Patchett praises it as "funny and tender" from a writer she's long adored. Ann Napolitano adds it's a book she loves "with my entire heart." And they're right.
This isn't just a story; it's a living, breathing community whispering its secrets. It begins with Margaret Salt walking into a hardware store, asking for a radio-a simple request that unravels a lifetime of hidden truths. As the post-war boom unfolds, that single moment sends ripples through two families, binding their fates across decades. You'll hear the creak of small-town sidewalks, the weight of unspoken grief, and the quiet, persistent hum of hope.
The audiobook format is perfect. The narrator's voice carries every nuance-Margaret's quiet determination, Cal's hesitant warmth, the town's collective breath. You don't just read about Bonhomie; you feel its rhythms, its gossip, its heart. Ryan's genius lies in making the personal epic: a father's regret, a daughter's search for truth, the messy, beautiful work of forgiveness. It's wise, it's heartbreaking, and it's utterly, deeply human.
You'll find yourself leaning in, not just to hear the next chapter, but to understand how a single choice echoes through time. Buckeye is a testament to connection-the kind that mends, transforms, and reminds us why we keep searching for home. Press play, and let this story wrap around you like a familiar embrace. It's the kind of audiobook you'll want to share, then listen to again, savoring every word.
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Grave Scuttlebutt
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21st Street
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RedMouth
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Tan Stallion
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Sloth
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9Lives
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Fiend Oblivion
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Esquire
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Racy Lion
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LifeRobber
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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