Book description
"This debut novel about an Irish expat millennial teaching English and finding romance in Hong Kong is half Sally Rooney love triangle, half glitzy Crazy Rich Asians high living--and guaranteed to please." --Vogue A RECOMMENDED BOOK FROM: The New York Times Book Review * Vogue * TIME * Marie Claire * Elle * O, the Oprah Magazine * The Washington Post * Esquire * Harper's Bazaar * Bustle * PopSugar * Refinery 29 * LitHub * DebutifulAn intimate, bracingly intelligent debut novel about a millennial Irish expat who becomes entangled in a love triangle with a male banker and a female lawyerAva, newly arrived in Hong Kong from Dublin, spends her days teaching English to rich children.Julian is a banker. A banker who likes to spend money on Ava, to have sex and discuss fluctuating currencies with her. But when she asks whether he loves her, he cannot say more than "I like you a great deal."Enter Edith. A Hong Kong-born lawyer, striking and ambitious, Edith takes Ava to the theater and leaves her tulips in the hallway. Ava wants to be her--and wants her. And then Julian writes to tell Ava he is coming back to Hong Kong... Should Ava return to the easy compatibility of her life with Julian or take a leap into the unknown with Edith?Politically alert, heartbreakingly raw, and dryly funny, Exciting Times is thrillingly attuned to the great freedoms and greater uncertainties of modern love. In stylish, uncluttered prose, Naoise Dolan dissects the personal and financial transactions that make up a life--and announces herself as a singular new voice.
Wrangler Jim
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Little Granger
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Gov Skull
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LuminaLore
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Classy Dancer
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Firecracker
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Bug Blitz
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way.
Nueva Nova
The narrators on this app are truly talented β they bring characters to life. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
Wrangler Jim
I'm blown away by the powerful audio downloading options. So versatile! The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. This audiobook was a fantastic listen! The narrator's voice was clear and engaging, making it easy to follow along. The pacing was just rightβnot too fast, not too slow. Perfect for long commutes or relaxing at home. Highly recommend!
Mt. Indiana
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Short Firecracker
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
VisionVoyager
ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio β from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze.
Barbera Shift
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Star Jammer
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Scooby Did
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McDreamy
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Devil Blade
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate β it's like they know my taste perfectly! π Rekindling my literary flame β this app has brought back the joy of reading in a whole new format. ππ ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice! I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
EchoEmissary
The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now! Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fineβgood narration, decent storyβbut it didnβt leave a lasting impression. If youβre looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Purity Catnip
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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