Book description
Longlisted for the Prix Sade 2021Longlisted for the Joyce Carol Oates PrizeLonglisted for the Gordon Burn Prize A New York Times Notable Book of 2020A New York Times Critics Top Ten Book of the YearNamed a Best Book of the Year by over 30 Publications, including The New Yorker, TIME, The Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, and the BBC In the highly anticipated follow-up to his beloved debut, What Belongs to You, Garth Greenwell deepens his exploration of foreignness, obligation, and desire Sofia, Bulgaria, a landlocked city in southern Europe, stirs with hope and impending upheaval. Soviet buildings crumble, wind scatters sand from the far south, and political protesters flood the streets with song. In this atmosphere of disquiet, an American teacher navigates a life transformed by the discovery and loss of love. As he prepares to leave the place he's come to call home, he grapples with the intimate encounters that have marked his years abroad, each bearing uncanny reminders of his past. A queer student's confession recalls his own first love, a stranger's seduction devolves into paternal sadism, and a romance with another foreigner opens, and heals, old wounds. Each echo reveals startling insights about what it means to seek connection: with those we love, with the places we inhabit, and with our own fugitive selves. Cleanness revisits and expands the world of Garth Greenwell's beloved debut, What Belongs to You, declared "an instant classic" by The New York Times Book Review. In exacting, elegant prose, he transcribes the strange dialects of desire, cementing his stature as one of our most vital living writers.
Crash Test
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M8deUp
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Jelly Momentum
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InsightfulInk
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Tornado Maker
This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
X-Dew
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Cardinal Rebel
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Bruh
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Dredd
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QuestQuill
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Grave Scuttlebutt
ListenBook is my trusted partner for all things audiobooks. It's reliable, intuitive, and user-friendly. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Cooger
The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption β a fantastic way to measure my progress. AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends.
ShadowDancer
With ListenBook, I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. π§ββοΈβ Savoring moments of tranquility with a cup of tea and captivating tales! π΅π Streamlining my audiobook journey β this app's design is top-notch. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Voluntary
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Risen
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Wolf Tribune
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Curio
I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. π An app that turns house chores into exciting adventures β count me in! π§Ήπ
Digital Goddess
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Patton Digger
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks.
TeederSmartie
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. I've never been so entertained while doing household chores β this app is a lifesaver! ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it!
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