Book description
The debut novel from the "Munro-esque" (Houston Post) author of Disasters in the First World, Here Lies is Olivia Clare Friedman's visceral and portentous look at mourning, memory, and motherhood in an alternate Louisiana ravaged by climate change. Louisiana, 2042. Spurred by the effects of climate change, states have closed graveyards and banned burials, making cremation mandatory and the ashes of loved ones state-owned unless otherwise claimed. In the small town of St. Genevieve, Alma lives alone and struggles to grieve in the wake of her young mother Naomi's death, during which Alma failed to honor Naomi's final wishes. Now, Alma decides to fight to reclaim Naomi's ashes, a journey of unburial that will bring into her life a mysterious and fiercely loyal stranger, Bordelon, who appears in St. Genevieve after a storm, as well as a group of strong, rebellious local women who, together, teach Alma anew the meaning of family and strength. With poignance, poeticism, and deep insight in Here Lies, Olivia Clare Friedman gives us a stunning portrait of motherhood, friendship, and humanity in an alternate American South torn asunder by global warming. This is a stunning first novel from a unique and inventive writer.
3D Waffle
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Little General
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FireBrang
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Coffee
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WanderWord
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Indestructible Potato
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King Bass
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ThreadTraveler
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Congo Wire
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Yellow Menace
Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
SprkR
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Mrs. Voltage
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. Kudos to the creators for crafting an app that understands audiobook lovers. With smooth playback and thoughtful design, it's a true companion for book enthusiasts. ππ I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. The app is perfect for people with visual impairments. Itβs so easy to navigate.
Killah Goose
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's design is a standout. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. Iβll be checking out more from this narrator for sure. This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening experience.
K-Tin Man
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Coma Stalk
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Firedog
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences β it's a fantastic touch. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Pinup Diva
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Highlander Monk
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Miss Nova
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RiddleRover
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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