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.
Pink Hopper
I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Wiccan Thunder
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Tall Honey
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Armed Hawk
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Bones
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Dredd
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ButterQuest
This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Prof. Screw
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Teeder
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Kamikaze Grandma
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
Dez Bonbon
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features.
Fast FLAK
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Psycho Thinker
The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient.
Third Moon
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Coffee
With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment. This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading.
Silver Agent
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Mr. Lucky
ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its user-friendly interface and smooth playback. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. I can't imagine my life without this app β it has made audiobook enjoyment effortless and convenient.
Purity Catnip
The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive!
Knock Out Star
The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits β so cool! π Unlocking the door to imagination β this app is my key to endless stories and endless possibilities. ππ Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
Cujo
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch.
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