Book description
This "gorgeous, electric" collection of short stories is about the inner lives of young women during their transformative twenties, navigating relationships, nostalgia for the past, and the uncertainty of the future (Mary-Beth Hughes, author of The Ocean House). With this sharp and witty debut collection, author Kate Doyle captures precisely that time of life when so many young women are caught in between, pre-occupied by nostalgia for past relationships--with friends, roommates, siblings--while trying to move forward into an uncertain future. In "That Is Shocking," a college student relates a darkly funny story of romantic humiliation, one that skirts the parallel story of a friend she betrayed. In others, young women long for friends who have moved away, or moved on. In "Cinnamon Baseball Coyote" and other linked stories about siblings Helen, Evan, and Grace, their years of inside jokes and brutal tensions simmer over as the three spend a holiday season in an amusing whirl of rivalry and mutual attachment, and a generational gulf widens between them and their parents. Throughout, in stories both lyrical and haunting, young women search for ways to break free from the expectations of others and find a way to be in the world. Written with crystalline prose and sly humor, the stories in I Meant It Once build to complete a profoundly recognizable portrait of early adulthood and the ways in which seemingly incidental moments can come to define the stories we tell ourselves. For fans of Elif Batuman, Ottessa Moshfegh, Patricia Lockwood, and Melissa Bank, these stories about being young and adrift in today's world go down easy and pack a big punch.
Sepukku
I've become the go-to storyteller at bedtime with the help of this magical app. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature!
Rook
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Gamer Bean
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Athena Star
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Knight Light
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Twitch
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Black Mustard
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Divine Bramble
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Treasure Devil
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Red Delicious
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ForumFlare
Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
101
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment.
Bruh
I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now β all thanks to this app. Playlists and bookmarks are super helpful. Love using ListenBook!
Nola
I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. With ListenBook, my daily commutes have become a cherished time for learning and enjoyment. ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
Abyss Tamer
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment. π‘ This app has made my daily schedule more interesting β 'reading' on the go! π±πΆββοΈ Effortlessly switching between stories β this app's ease of use is impressive. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate.
Rocky Highway
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Seattle Jay
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Digital Equinox
I can't get enough of the celebrity narrators β they add a unique charm to each book. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. It helps me absorb information more effectively.
Clover Rabbit
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. π Say goodbye to boredom during long drives β this app makes road trips fly by! ππ π This app is a testament to thoughtful design β its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. πβ¨ The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
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