Book description
"The perfect summer read" (USA TODAY) begins with a shocking tragedy that results in three generations of the Adler family grappling with heartbreak, romance, and the weight of family secrets over the course of one summer. A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice One of USA TODAY's "Best Books of 2020" One of Good Morning America's "25 Novels You'll Want to Read This Summer" One of Parade's "26 Best Books to Read This Summer" Atlantic City, 1934. Every summer, Esther and Joseph Adler rent their house out to vacationers escaping to "America's Playground" and move into the small apartment above their bakery. Despite the cramped quarters, this is the apartment where they raised their two daughters, Fannie and Florence, and it always feels like home. Now, Florence has returned from college, determined to spend the summer training to swim the English Channel, and Fannie, pregnant again after recently losing a baby, is on bedrest for the duration of her pregnancy. After Joseph insists they take in a mysterious young woman whom he recently helped emigrate from Nazi Germany, the apartment is bursting at the seams. Esther only wants to keep her daughters close and safe but some matters are beyond her control: there's Fannie's risky pregnancy--not to mention her always-scheming husband, Isaac--and the fact that the handsome heir of a hotel notorious for its anti-Semitic policies, seems to be in love with Florence. When tragedy strikes, Esther makes the shocking decision to hide the truth--at least until Fannie's baby is born--and pulls the family into an elaborate web of secret-keeping and lies, bringing long-buried tensions to the surface that reveal how quickly the act of protecting those we love can turn into betrayal. "Readers of Emma Straub and Curtis Sittenfeld will devour this richly drawn debut family saga" (Library Journal) that's based on a true story and is a breathtaking portrayal of how the human spirit can endure--and even thrive--after tragedy.
Doz
ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Toolmaker
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. πβ¨ Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Vagabond Warrior
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The Happy Jock
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DZE
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Carrot Joker
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Runway Darling
The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. 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.
Criss Cross
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Scrapple
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Bones
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Dropkick
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Miss Mustard
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RiddleRover
This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
Little General
Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized.
Lightening Trip
The app's stability is impressive β it runs smoothly without any glitches. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment.
NightWonka
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Despair
The interface is clean and intuitive. I was up and running in seconds. Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist. The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. The app is worth every penny. Itβs packed with features and works flawlessly. Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Tin Fox
ListenBook's sleek interface and precise controls make it a joy to use during my daily listening sessions. Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. ListenBook is a game-changer β it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. The playback speed adjustment is a game-changer for busy individuals. Time saver! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature!
Trixie Doodle
The range of supported formats is impressive. No more converting files! The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
GoldTouch
I'm hooked on this app β it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. πΆββοΈπ§ Strolling through captivating narratives while I take my daily walks β pure bliss! ποΈπ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings.
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