Book description
Forget everything you think you know about marriage. Ada Calhoun's Crush doesn't just describe a turning point-it makes you feel the electric shock of that moment when everything you thought was settled begins to tremble. This isn't a cautionary tale; it's a raw, hilarious, and utterly necessary reckoning. Calhoun, drawing from her own life, disarms you with a truth we all carry: that "happy" can feel like a cage when you've stopped seeing the person beside you.
The magic here? It's an audiobook you'll want to listen to twice-once to absorb the sharp wit, again to catch the quiet moments where her voice cracks with vulnerability. You hear the hesitation in her husband's question, the panic in her own sigh, the way laughter dissolves into tears. It's not just about rediscovering passion; it's about reclaiming yourself when the world narrows your identity to "wife" or "mother." Calhoun doesn't shy from the mess-sex, heartbreak, the terrifying thrill of wanting more-but she makes you see it as liberation, not loss.
This is the book your friend needs after a pandemic-era marriage. It's not preachy; it's a mirror. You'll recognize that ache of being "content" but not alive in your own life. Calhoun doesn't offer easy fixes. She shows you the storm-the chaos, the guilt, the fear-and then, beautifully, the calm after. You'll hear yourself thinking, This is me. This is what I've been missing.
And that's why Crush isn't just a book-it's a conversation starter for every couple navigating the messy, beautiful work of staying connected. It's the kind of story that makes you pause your commute to whisper, "Yes. Exactly." Don't wait for the perfect moment to listen. Grab Crush now. Your marriage, your self, and your next coffee date with a friend are all waiting for this. It's already becoming the modern classic every couple should hear. Don't miss it.
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Dez North
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Necessary Momentum
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Cross Thread
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Mr. Gadget
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Good William
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Bleachers
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Flash
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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