Book description
From the New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . . now a #1 Netflix series!In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the "coolest girl in the world" moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all---beauty, brains, ambition. On the surface they are as opposite as two people can be: Kate, doomed to be forever uncool, with a loving family who mortifies her at every turn. Tully, steeped in glamour and mystery, but with a secret that is destroying her. They make a pact to be best friends forever; by summer's end they've become TullyandKate. Inseparable. So begins Kristin Hannah's magnificent new novel. Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant, powerful story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives. From the beginning, Tully is desperate to prove her worth to the world. Abandoned by her mother at an early age, she longs to be loved unconditionally. In the glittering, big-hair era of the eighties, she looks to men to fill the void in her soul. But in the buttoned-down nineties, it is television news that captivates her. She will follow her own blind ambition to New York and around the globe, finding fame and success . . . and loneliness. Kate knows early on that her life will be nothing special. Throughout college, she pretends to be driven by a need for success, but all she really wants is to fall in love and have children and live an ordinary life. In her own quiet way, Kate is as driven as Tully. What she doesn't know is how being a wife and mother will change her . . . how she'll lose sight of who she once was, and what she once wanted. And how much she'll envy her famous best friend. . . . For thirty years, Tully and Kate buoy each other through life, weathering the storms of friendship---jealousy, anger, hurt, resentment. They think they've survived it all until a single act of betrayal tears them apart . . . and puts their courage and friendship to the ultimate test. Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever drank Boone's Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than a coming-of-age novel, it's the story of a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by choices. It's about promises and secrets and betrayals. And ultimately, about the one person who really, truly knows you---and knows what has the power to hurt you . . . and heal you. Firefly Lane is a story you'll never forget . . . one you'll want to pass on to your best friend.
Turnip King
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Elder Pogue
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German Coach
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PepperBurst
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Dream Killer
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Rope
Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Dez North
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InsightInkwell
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9Lives
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AlertXis
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Innocent Ghost
ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! Bookmarks are a lifesaver for my study materials. I can easily revisit important sections.
Potato Sub
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The Dude
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Broomspun
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Paris Boost
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is a game-changer. Audiobooks have become a staple in my routine, all thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. It's a must-have for any book lover. ππ± ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
Father Abbot
Audiobooks on this app have made studying and learning a more enjoyable process. The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace.
Miss Lucky
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
Hen Skittle
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Red Hot Kevorkian
I can't believe how much more productive I am β I'm learning and growing while multitasking! Audiobook multitasking made easy β this app's functionality is top-notch. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is a true delight. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it!
DanimalDaze
Audiobooks made simple β this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. This app is a game-changer for audiobook lovers! The interface is clean and easy to use.
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