Book description
Award-Winning Collection of Stories That Grapple With What It Means to BelongHome is a Made-Up Place invites readers into the lives of people grappling with emotional injuries and confronting the past to become who they wish to be.Set in NYC, New England, the Southwest, and rural Alaska, a single mother fights to protect her son, a daughter tries to forget her missing mother, a couple struggles to keep a marriage together and their children safe, and a family must face the truth about their father.Bracing and intimate, Home is a Made-Up Place is a collection of stories about fighting for personal power, recognizing the difference between what can and cannot be changed, and the pull of familial attachments despite the toll they might take.
Skool
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Casanova
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Troublemasher
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Saint La-Z-Boy
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Stickers
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Cosmic Presence
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Metal Lady
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Clover Rabbit
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Most Wanted
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ByteBard
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Miss Mustard
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Thunder Nut
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TrixiePhany
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Fresh Peper
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StorySculptor
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Easy Sweep
With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature. Audiobooks made convenient β this app's functionality is impressive. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. π±π Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts.
Mustard Centaur
Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. I love the auto-rewind feature. Itβs great for when I zone out.
New Cycle
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General Finish
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Are Ess Tee
Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful! Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide.
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