Book description
"This rollicking book has it all: sex, lies, and scenery. Grant Ginder weaves a wonderful, engrossing multi-generational family story, with the Greek isles as a backdrop so beautiful that the reader will want to dive in."-- Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern LoversThe Wright family is in ruins. Sue Ellen Wright has what she thinks is a close-to-perfect life. A terrific job as a Classics professor, a loving husband, and a son who is just about to safely leave the nest.But then disaster strikes. She learns that her husband is cheating, and that her son has made a complete mess of his life. So, when the opportunity to take her family to a Greek island for a month presents itself, she jumps at the chance. This sunlit Aegean paradise, with its mountains and beaches is, after all, where she first fell in love with both a man and with an ancient culture. Perhaps Sue Ellen's past will provide the key to her and her family's salvation.With his signature style of biting wit, hilarious characters, and deep emotion, Grant Ginder's Honestly, We Meant Well is a funny, brilliant novel proving that with family, drama always comes with comedy.
"This rollicking book has it all: sex, lies, and scenery. Grant Ginder weaves a wonderful, engrossing multi-generational family story, with the Greek isles as a backdrop so beautiful that the reader will want to dive in." - Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern Lovers An irresistible, deftly observed novel about family, regret, and vacation by the author of The People We Hate at the Wedding The Wright family is in ruins. Sue Ellen Wright has what she thinks is a close-to-perfect life. A terrific career as a Classics professor, a loving husband, and a son who is just about to safely leave the nest. But then disaster strikes. She learns that her husband is cheating, and that her son has made a complete mess of his life. So, when the opportunity to take her family to a Greek island for a month presents itself, she jumps at the chance. This sunlit Aegean paradise, with its mountains and beaches is, after all, where she first fell in love with both a man and with an ancient culture. Perhaps Sue Ellen's past will provide the key to her and her family's salvation. With his signature style of biting wit, hilarious characters, and deep emotion, Grant Ginder's Honestly, We Meant Well is a funny, brilliant novel proving that with family, drama always comes with comedy.
Hemingway Mirmillone
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. Packed with useful features. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook app.
Kingfisher
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Lucky Martian
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Little Cobra
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CyberScribe
Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment.
Clover Rabbit
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Fire Bite
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Ship Whip
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WanderWord
Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it! ListenBook’s support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
Kamikaze Grandma
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. This app's ease of use has made reading more accessible and enjoyable than ever before. Savoring audiobooks without fuss – this app's design is impressive. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. I’m blown away by how feature-rich ListenBook is. From the customizable themes to the car mode, everything is designed with the user in mind. The app works flawlessly, and I’ve had zero issues with crashes or bugs. Highly recommend!
Tweety
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DZE
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading a seamless part of my life. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze.
Campfire Mama
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection.
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ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. 💪 Flexing my reading muscles with this app's easy-to-use controls – I'm devouring books while managing my busy schedule. 💼📚 Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. I love the auto-rewind feature. It’s great for when I zone out.
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Scare Stone
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Tweety Bun Bun
is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and efficient. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied.
The Final Judgement
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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