Book description
A national bestseller combining the emotional depth of The Art of Racing in the Rain with the magical spirit of The Life of Pi, "Lily and the Octopus is the dog book you must read this summer" (The Washington Post).Ted--a gay, single, struggling writer is stuck: unable to open himself up to intimacy except through the steadfast companionship of Lily, his elderly dachshund. When Lily's health is compromised, Ted vows to save her by any means necessary. By turns hilarious and poignant, an adventure with spins into magic realism and beautifully evoked truths of loss and longing, Lily and the Octopus reminds us how it feels to love fiercely, how difficult it can be to let go, and how the fight for those we love is the greatest fight of all. Introducing a dazzling and completely original new voice in fiction and an unforgettable hound that will break your heart--and put it back together again. Remember the last book you told someone they had to read? Lily and the Octopus is the next one. "Startlingly imaginative...this love story is sure to assert its place in the canine lit pack...Be prepared for outright laughs and searing or silly moments of canine and human recognition. And grab a tissue: "THERE! WILL! BE! EYE! RAIN!" (New York Newsday).
Noh Noh
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Gumby Train
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Vixen
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Guillotine Trigger
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Miss Nova
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Desert Haze
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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MindfulMingle
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Liquid Science
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep.
Bom Crossed
Seamless integration of audiobooks – this app's ease of use is impressive. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. 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!
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Treasure Devil
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Don Stab
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
BlackExcalibur
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature!
Parallax Sugar
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Toolmaker
The family subscription option is a money-saver – everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. With ListenBook, I've found a reliable and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze.
VisionVortex
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Bearded Angler
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Manimal
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Swampmasher
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to play diverse formats flawlessly – it's a game-changer. 🏡 Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background – talk about productivity! 🧼📖 Audiobook adventures simplified – this app's functionality is a revelation. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic.
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