Book description
*BELLETRIST JUNE BOOK CLUB PICK* Named a Best Book of May by TIME Magazine & Glamour One of NPR's Best Books of the Year This darkly funny and provocative novel reimagines classic fairy tale characters as modern women in a support group for trauma. In present-day New York City, five women meet in a basement support group to process their traumas. Bernice grapples with the fallout of dating a psychopathic, blue-bearded billionaire. Ruby, once devoured by a wolf, now wears him as a coat. Gretel questions her memory of being held captive in a house made of candy. Ashlee, the winner of a Bachelor-esque dating show, wonders if she really got her promised fairy tale ending. And Raina's love story will shock them all. Though the women start out wary of one another, judging each other's stories, gradually they begin to realize that they may have more in common than they supposed . . . What really brought them here? What secrets will they reveal? And is it too late for them to rescue each other? Dark, edgy, and wickedly funny, this debut for readers of Carmen Maria Machado, Kristen Arnett, and Kelly Link takes our coziest, most beloved childhood stories, exposes them as anti-feminist nightmares, and transforms them into a new kind of myth for grown-up women.
Hidden Tree
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Wild Tesla
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Cujo
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NexusNomad
Finally, a way to enjoy literature on the go without straining my eyes. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find.
Microwave Chardonnay
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Sienna Princess
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Delirium
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Betty Cricket
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New York Mood
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device. Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience. Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
Hemingway Mirmillone
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now.
Killer Merlot
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Muzish
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Copilot
I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable. 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!
Dorothy Solitaire
I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations – they're spot on. 🎉 This app's functionality is a masterpiece – it seamlessly integrates audiobooks into my daily routine. 📚🎨 Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is impressive. Supports artwork and metadata perfectly. My library looks great!
Plenty Orange
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Frosty Squid
ListenBook's sharing options make it easy for me to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts. Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content.
ThoughtTraveler
Audiobook listening has never been this easy and convenient – it's like having a personal narrator. Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort.
AirportHobo XD
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. Looping playback is a brilliant study tool. Thanks to ListenBook, my learning has improved! The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook.
ForumFlare
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Lil Rebel Ma
I'm impressed by ListenBook's dedication to providing a comfortable listening experience. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app.
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