Book description
A KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF 2018In 2012, Sarah Ruhl was a distinguished author and playwright, twice a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Max Ritvo, a student in her playwriting class at Yale University, was an exuberant, opinionated, and highly gifted poet. He was also in remission from pediatric cancer.Over the next four years--in which Ritvo's illness returned and his health declined, even as his productivity bloomed--the two exchanged letters that spark with urgency, humor, and the desire for connection. Reincarnation, books, the afterlife as an Amtrak quiet car, good soup: in Ruhl and Ritvo's exchanges, all ideas are fair, nourishing game, shared and debated in a spirit of generosity and love. "We'll always know one another forever, however long ever is," Ritvo writes. "And that's all I want--is to know you forever."Studded with poems and songs, Letters from Max is a deeply moving portrait of a friendship, and a shimmering exploration of love, art, mortality, and the afterlife.
Manimal
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Chicago Blackout
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Serendipity
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Jester
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Opulent Gamer
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Jester
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Mafia Princess
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CZR
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Venom Charms
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Beetle King
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Forger
With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature. As an audiobook aficionado, this app is a dream come true. Its support for various formats and effortless navigation make it my perfect reading companion. 🌟🎧 Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings.
SunVolt
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. This app is a true gift for book lovers – it's like having a personal library wherever I go. 🚗📖 Road trips have never been this entertaining – this app keeps me engaged on the highway! 🚙🎉 🎧 This app is my saving grace! Now I can enjoy my beloved books while cooking up a storm! 📚🍳 Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress.
JigKraken
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Wild Hair
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Bitmap
This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. ListenBook has all the features I need. My go-to audiobook app!
Steel Heart
ListenBook's audiobook player is a true workhorse – chapters, controls, and filters are all seamlessly integrated. Audiobook journey simplified – this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise. Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Handsome
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Easy Street
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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