Book description
Winner of the 2020 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing A Best Book of the Year at BuzzFeed and the Times Literary Supplement"Croft writes with an extraordinary intensity that ensures this exceptional Bildungsroman will stay etched in the reader's mind for a very long time to come." Olga Tokarczuk, Nobel Prize-winning author of Flights"It's a complex portrait of a young Oklahoma woman's development of a rich and exacting interior life. It's also a visual love letter to family, language and self-understanding... Every page of this stunning and surprising book turns words around and around." --The New York Times "Croft's photos, mixed in with her text, create continuity between memoirist and protagonist, despite their differing names... They make Homesick into a translator's Bildungsroman, one in which art is first a beacon, then a home." --NPR The coming of age story of an award-winning translator, Homesick is about learning to love language in its many forms, healing through words and the promises and perils of empathy and sisterhood. Sisters Amy and Zoe grow up in Oklahoma where they are homeschooled for an unexpected reason: Zoe suffers from debilitating and mysterious seizures, spending her childhood in hospitals as she undergoes surgeries. Meanwhile, Amy flourishes intellectually, showing an innate ability to glean a world beyond the troubles in her home life, exploring that world through languages first. Amy's first love appears in the form of her Russian tutor Sasha, but when she enters university at the age of 15 her life changes drastically and with tragic results.
Magenta
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. ๐๐ง I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. ListenBookโs support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go.
Romance Guppy
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1st Degree
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Neophyte Believer
Audiobooks have become my go-to entertainment, and this app is the reason. ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks.
101
ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. My audio quality has improved dramatically.
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Saturn Extreme
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QuestQuill
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Granola
I'm hooked on this app's ability to make every moment a reading moment. Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donโt have the time.
Lumberyard
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With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. Iโve been using ListenBook for months, and itโs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnโt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
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Fire Sass
ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent audiobook experience is evident in its smooth and silky playback. The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things.
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Audiobooks have made my workouts more enjoyable, and I'm seeing results! Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 โ it shows their dedication to excellence. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly.
Flotsams54
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers โ it's my go-to source for literary adventures! ๐ Elevating everyday moments โ this app adds an extra layer of magic to every aspect of my day. ๐โจ
Wrangler Jim
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. Simplifying my audiobook experience โ this app's design is remarkable. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has never been easier or more convenient. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Sapiens
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand, transforming noisy environments into serene listening spaces. Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer.
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