Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning author, a "funny, heart-hammering, wise" (The New York Times) portrait of a family that will remind you why "to read a novel by Anne Tyler is to fall in love" (PEOPLE). Abandoned by her wanderlusting husband, stoic Pearl raised her three children on her own. Now grown, the siblings are inextricably linked by their memories--some painful--which hold them together despite their differences. Hardened by life's disappointments, wealthy, charismatic Cody has turned cruel and envious. Thrice-married Jenny is errant and passionate. And Ezra, the flawed saint of the family, who stayed at home to look after his mother, runs a restaurant where he cooks what other people are homesick for, stubbornly yearning for the perfect family he never had. Now gathered during a time of loss, they will reluctantly unlock the shared secrets of their past and discover if what binds them together is stronger than what tears them apart. "[In Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant Tyler] has arrived at a new level of power." --John Updike, The New Yorker "Marvelous, astringent, hilarious, [and] strewn with the banana peels of love." --Cosmopolitan
Eighty-five-year-old Pearl Tull recalls the desertion of her husband and her attempts to raise three children, who must come to terms with themselves and their father after their mother's death.
Granola Dove
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Saturnalia
This app is a time-saver – I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. 🎶📚 Tuning in to the symphony of stories – audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. 🎵📚 I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Round Kick Boomer
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats!
Muzish
ListenBook's support for multiple download methods ensures I can always access my favorite content. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Baby Brown
The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
Mad Jack
Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! This app has turned my gym sessions into immersive storytelling experiences – time flies by! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature!
Potato Sub
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a versatile companion for my daily activities. ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. I can't imagine my daily activities without this app – it's my go-to for staying informed and entertained. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life.
Shay
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app.
Wings
📚 The simplicity and functionality of this app are top-notch. I can start a book with just a tap and immerse myself in the story instantly. 📱📖 A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Lightweight
This app has turned audiobook listening into a daily ritual for me. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Dangle
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again – it's a must-have. This app's sleek design and intuitive features make it my trusted partner in exploring new narratives. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
NexusNinja
ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
Alberta
This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can 'read' while I work! I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. ListenBook has revolutionized the way I consume content. It's like having a personal tutor in my ear. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic!
Lincoln Rider
Audiobooks on the go – this app's design prioritizes convenience. The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go.
Steel Ginger
💼 Enhancing work-from-home productivity – audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. 💻📖 Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable.
Delirious Supernova
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literature. 💼 Balancing responsibilities with relaxation – audiobooks make even mundane tasks feel like an escape. 💻📖 ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It keeps me entertained and motivated during exercise. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion.
Stud
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition – I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. I can't get enough of this app's convenience and the endless possibilities it offers. This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Force
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. 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!
Feline Devil
💡 Balancing learning and living effortlessly – audiobooks on demand, thanks to this app! 🎧💫 Talk about convenience! This app's ease of use and support for multiple audio formats ensure that I can enjoy my favorite stories without any hassle. 📱🔊
Rusty Vortex
Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing.
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