Book description
Clove has gone to extremes to keep her past a secret. Thanks to her lies, she's landed the life of her dreams, complete with a safe husband and two adoring children who will never know the terror that was routine in her own childhood. If her buried anxiety threatens to breach the surface, Clove (if that is really her name) focuses on finding the right supplement, the right gratitude meditation. But when she receives a letter from a women's prison in California, her past comes screeching into the present, entangling her in a dangerous game with memory and the people she thought she had outrun. As we race between her precarious present-day life in Portland, Oregon and her childhood in a Waikiki high-rise with her mother and father, Clove is forced to finally unravel the defining day of her life. How did she survive that day, and what will it take to end the cycle of violence? Will the truth undo her, or could it ultimately save her?Review“MADWOMAN is brilliant. The rare kind of book that lives in your bones, as riveting as it is intimate. This is emotional suspense at its best, but it's also a chronicle of modern womanhood, an exploration of what mothers and daughters do to and for each other, and an ode to hope in the aftermath of trauma. Somehow, Bieker delivers all of this in a voice that is fresh, urgent, and darkly comic. A novel hasn't consumed me like this in a very long time. MADWOMAN is on my list of all-time favorites.”— Ashley Audrain, author of The Push and The Whispers "A gripping, gritty, gorgeous book about motherhood, the traumas of domestic violence, and the mad, raw, funny, wrenching, astonishing things we do to survive… This book made me laugh and cry. It reads like a thriller and a love song. It’s about being crushed and rising strong."— Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild "Chelsea Bieker breathes thrilling, risky energy into the familiar trope of the madwoman . . . [Bieker’s] prose crackles with tiny shocks and arresting images . . . [her] writing is raw, breathlessly confessional, brilliant in its depiction of the long shadows cast by domestic violence, the constant tension carried by survivors. However, her true secret weapon is humor.”— Catherine Chidgey, The New York Times Book ReviewAbout the AuthorChelsea Bieker is the author of the debut novel Godshot, which was longlisted for The Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize and named a Barnes & Noble Pick of the Month. Her story collection, Heartbroke won the California Book Award and was a New York Times "Best California Book of 2022." She is the recipient of a Rona Jaffe Writers' Award, as well as residencies at MacDowell and Tin House. Raised in Hawaii and California, she now lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and two children.
Necromancer
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Peanut Butter Woman
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Suicide Jockey
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Racy Lion
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Doz Killer
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Acetic Princess
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Nice Gnome
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Twinkle Cutlass
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Twix Bond
This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience.
RiddleRover
I'm addicted to this app's ability to turn mundane moments into opportunities for intellectual growth. The statistics tracking feature is a gem. I'm surprised by how much time I spend on audiobooks!
Pinup Diva
From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues! An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Jelly Momentum
Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! AirDrop sharing is a very convenient feature. Thanks, ListenBook! ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Devine Melon
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EchoEmissary
ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio – from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features have set the bar high for audiobook enjoyment. 📱📖 I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem!
Crash Enforcer
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Little Drunk Girl
🏝️ Basking in the sun with an audiobook – relaxation meets storytelling paradise! ☀️📖 The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace. 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.
Domino
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Star Sword
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
The Happy Jock
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance!
Skirble
I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
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