Book description
With the verve and bite of Ottessa Moshfegh and the barbed charm of Nancy Mitford, Marlowe Granados’s stunning début brilliantly captures a summer of striving in New York CityRefreshing and wry in equal measure, Happy Hour is an intoxicatingnovel of youth well spent. Isa Epley is all of twenty-one years old, and already wise enough to understand that the purpose of life is the pursuit of pleasure. She arrives in New York City for a summer of adventure with her best friend, one newly blond Gala Novak. They have little money, but that’s hardly going to stop them from having a good time.In her diary, Isa describes a sweltering summer in the glittering city. By day, the girls sell clothes in a market stall, pinching pennies for their Bed-Stuy sublet and bodega lunches. By night, they weave from Brooklyn to the Upper East Side to the Hamptons among a rotating cast of celebrities, artists, Internet entrepreneurs, stuffy intellectuals, and bad-mannered grifters. Resources run ever tighter and the strain tests their friendship as they try to convert their social capital into something more lasting than precarious gigs as au pairs, nightclub hostesses, paid audience members, and aspiring foot fetish models. Through it all, Isa’s bold, beguiling voice captures the precise thrill of cultivating a life of glamour and intrigue as she juggles paying her dues with skipping out on the bill.Happy Hour is a novel about getting by and looking great in a system that wants you to do neither.
Lady Pomegranate
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Maple Destroyer
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Microwave
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature!
Wiccan Thunder
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Dez
ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Burn
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I can't get enough of this app – it's like having a personal library with me. ListenBook Pro is totally worth it. Unlimited audiobook length – I'm in! Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments.
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This app has completely transformed my commute – I look forward to it now! This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience.
Sultan of Speed
The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly improved the audio quality of my recordings.
Daisy Stick
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Dallas Burn
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Skool
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs. 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.
Spicy Thunder
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features are a dream come true – no more hassles! The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
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ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for enjoying clear audio in any environment. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. 💪 Flexing my reading muscles with this app's easy-to-use controls – I'm devouring books while managing my busy schedule. 💼📚 ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. The app is worth every penny. It’s packed with features and works flawlessly.
Innocent Ghost
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortless and enjoyable. ListenBook's statistics feature is eye-opening. I had no idea how much time I spent immersed in audiobooks until I started using it. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect.
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