Book description
"Powerful." --The New Yorker"Brilliant." --The Wall Street Journal"Astounding." --NPR"Forceful, clear and morally engaged." --The Washington Post"Subversive." --The New York Times Book Review "An exquisite, tormented howl." --The Financial Times "Gripping." --Minneapolis Star Tribune"A remarkable story." --Publisher's Weekly (starred review)"Wrenching, sardonic." --Kirkus (starred review)"As relevant today as it was in postwar Italy." --Shelf Awareness (starred review) With a foreword by Jhumpa Lahiri, Forbidden Notebook is a classic domestic novel by the Italian-Cuban feminist writer Alba de Céspedes, whose work inspired contemporary writers like Elena Ferrante. In this modern translation by acclaimed Elena Ferrante translator Ann Goldstein, Forbidden Notebook centers the inner life of a dissatisfied housewife living in postwar Rome. Valeria Cossati never suspected how unhappy she had become with the shabby gentility of her bourgeois life--until she begins to jot down her thoughts and feelings in a little black book she keeps hidden in a closet. This new secret activity leads her to scrutinize herself and her life more closely, and she soon realizes that her individuality is being stifled by her devotion and sense of duty toward her husband, daughter, and son. As the conflicts between parents and children, husband and wife, and friends and lovers intensify, what goes on behind the Cossatis' facade of middle-class respectability gradually comes to light, tearing the family's fragile fabric apart. An exquisitely crafted portrayal of domestic life, Forbidden Notebook recognizes the universality of human aspirations.
Valley Guardian
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. 🚶♀️🎧 Walking and listening has never been this smooth – this app's user-friendly interface makes it a breeze to enjoy my favorite stories. 🏞️📖 Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories.
Blinker
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Acid Queen
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Freeway
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Moon Solitaire
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Rook
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Snake Eyes
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Troubled Chick
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Sokol
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Curio
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Round Kick Boomer
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Avenge Paws
The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use. ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used.
Magenta
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Tweety
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Flint
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Backstreet
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The Shield Toronto
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Good-lookin’
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
RDTN
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Suicide Jockey
I've become the go-to storyteller at bedtime with the help of this magical app. Listening to audiobooks has become my daily ritual for relaxation and escape. The ListenBook app has enriched my daily life, adding a layer of intellectual and emotional fulfillment. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience.
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