Book description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE 2022 JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE FINALIST FOR THE 2021 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2021 Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, NPR, The Financial Times, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Vulture, Marie Claire, Vox, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today and more!"A relentless exhibition of Groff's freakish talent. In just over 250 pages, she gives us a character study to rival Hilary Mantel's Thomas Cromwell ." - USA Today "An electric reimagining . . . feminist, sensual . . . unforgettable." - O, The Oprah Magazine "Thrilling and heartbreaking." -Time Magazine "[A] page-by-page pleasure as we soar with her." -New York TimesOne of our best American writers, and author of the highly anticipated THE VASTER WILDS, Lauren Groff returns with this exhilarating and groundbreaking novelCast out of the royal court by Eleanor of Aquitaine, deemed too coarse and rough-hewn for marriage or courtly life, seventeen-year-old Marie de France is sent to England to be the new prioress of an impoverished abbey, its nuns on the brink of starvation and beset by disease. At first taken aback by the severity of her new life, Marie finds focus and love in collective life with her singular and mercurial sisters. In this crucible, Marie steadily supplants her desire for family, for her homeland, for the passions of her youth with something new to her: devotion to her sisters, and a conviction in her own divine visions. Marie, born the last in a long line of women warriors and crusaders, is determined to chart a bold new course for the women she now leads and protects. But in a world that is shifting and corroding in frightening ways, one that can never reconcile itself with her existence, will the sheer force of Marie's vision be bulwark enough? Equally alive to the sacred and the profane, Matrix gathers currents of violence, sensuality, and religious ecstasy in a mesmerizing portrait of consuming passion, aberrant faith, and a woman that history moves both through and around. Lauren Groff's new novel, her first since Fates and Furies, is a defiant and timely exploration of the raw power of female creativity in a corrupted world.
Ice
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Prone
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Tangerine
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Sugar Hiccup
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldnβt call it unforgettable.
Papa Smurf
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Swan Mustang
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Shadow Chaser
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app.
Moon Laser
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Pinball Wizard
Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is top-notch. Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's functionality is remarkable. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
Raggedy Ann
Audiobooks have brought a new level of enjoyment to my daily workout routine. The sound quality is outstanding β it's like having a movie theater in my ears! As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly.
Helmet Destroyer
This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it the perfect companion for any audiobook lover. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Sexual Chocolate
The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life β it's a unique experience. ListenBook's dedication to delivering top-notch audio quality is evident in every detail. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Voluntary
The app's design is sleek and modern β it's a pleasure to navigate. The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. I can't get enough of this app's versatile features β from playback speed to bookmarking, it's all there. I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app.
Eerie
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. I can't get enough of this app's user-friendly interface β it's a true delight. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Lightweight
ListenBook's sleek interface and precise controls make it a joy to use during my daily listening sessions. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues! The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. 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.
21st Street
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection.
Sugar Apple
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Tin Mutt
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience.
Neophyte Believer
βοΈ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency β I'm savoring stories with ease, even on the busiest days. πΆπ Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. ππ± Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
Lady Pomegranate
It's like having a personal library that fits in my pocket β truly amazing! The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
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