Book description
Hey friends, I just finished Connie Willis's newest audiobook, Crosstalk, and OMG, I'm buzzing! π§β¨
From the get-go it feels like a mash-up of sci-fi and rom-com with a dash of Wodehouse wit. The story starts in a not-too-distant future where getting a quick outpatient procedure to "boost empathy" is the new marriage tactic. Briddey Flannigan, the main character, is totally into it. Her boyfriend Trent even pushes her to do it before popping the ring. ππ
But here's the twist: the procedure goes off the rails, and Briddey's mind gets wired to someone else entirely-no, not just a random glitch, it's a full-blown neural connection that goes beyond what she signed up for. Suddenly she's drowning in 24-hour connectivity and a flood of information that's too much to handle. π΅βπ«
I was literally at the edge of my seat. The narrator's voice makes every line feel like you're right there with Briddey, juggling texts, calls, and the sheer terror of not knowing who's on the other end of the line. The humor is spot-on, especially when she tries to keep up with her family's constant "let's talk now" vibes. The dark side of over-connectivity? I laughed, then paused, then realized how serious that can be. ππ²
What I love most is how Willis keeps it grounded. The future tech feels plausible, the characters feel real, and the emotional stakes hit hard. You get a laugh, a gasp, a moment of heart-stopping realization-all in a single, tight paragraph of the audiobook. ππ
So if you're craving something that feels like the future is knocking on your door, but also needs a good laugh, Crosstalk is your new binge. Add it to your playlist, turn up the volume, and let the neural chaos wash over you. Trust me, you'll want to listen again. πΆ
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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