Book description
Named a Best Book of the Year by New Statesman, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, and Washington Independent Review of BooksSouthern Book Prize FinalistFrom New York Times contributing opinion writer Margaret Renkl comes an unusual, captivating portrait of a family--and of the cycles of joy and grief that inscribe human lives within the natural world.Growing up in Alabama, Renkl was a devoted reader, an explorer of riverbeds and red-dirt roads, and a fiercely loved daughter. Here, in brief essays, she traces a tender and honest portrait of her complicated parents--her exuberant, creative mother; her steady, supportive father--and of the bittersweet moments that accompany a child's transition to caregiver.And here, braided into the overall narrative, Renkl offers observations on the world surrounding her suburban Nashville home. Ringing with rapture and heartache, these essays convey the dignity of bluebirds and rat snakes, monarch butterflies and native bees. As these two threads haunt and harmonize with each other, Renkl suggests that there is astonishment to be found in common things: in what seems ordinary, in what we all share. For in both worlds--the natural one and our own--"the shadow side of love is always loss, and grief is only love's own twin."Gorgeously illustrated by the author's brother, Billy Renkl, Late Migrations is an assured and memorable debut.
Lord Theus
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Phoenix Tetra
I've become so much more productive while cleaning or exercising β thanks to this app! ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
Stone Boomstick
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments. Audiobook lovers, you need this app in your life. The innovative features, from audio filters to compatibility, enhance my reading journey. ππ§
Spooky Yellowjacket
Flawless support for various audio formats. Very happy with it. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
ByteBard
I'm blown away by the app's performance. It's fast, reliable, and tailored for audiobook lovers. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue.
Firefly
I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide.
Saint La-Z-Boy
Audiobooks have become my escape from reality β a journey into captivating worlds. Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's design is a reader's dream. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature! 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.
Cream
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TrinitySoul
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Fuzzy Rainbow
πββοΈπ Running through chapters, literally! This app keeps me motivated on the track. πββοΈπ Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Bug Blitz
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Tan Stallion
Bookmarking on ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off β no more searching for my spot! Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful!
Count Eagle
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection. I'm impressed by the app's performance β it's stable, fast, and tailored for audiobook enthusiasts. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Truth
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The Howling Swede
This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnβt have any major complaints, but I also donβt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Hex Panther
I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch. Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
DuckDuck
I'm hooked on this app's curated content β it's like having a personal librarian. I'm addicted to this app β it's like having a library in my pocket. This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions. Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is truly impressive.
Virgo Moon
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my audiobook experience during daily activities. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Blackfire
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Electric Saturn
ListenBook has given me a renewed appreciation for audio content β it's my new favorite app. Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's design is user-centric. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is truly impressive. Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read.
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