Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout explores the mysteries of marriage and the secrets we keep, as a former couple reckons with where they've come from--and what they've left behind. BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST - ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Maureen Corrigan, NPR's Fresh Air "Elizabeth Strout is one of my very favorite writers, so the fact that Oh William! may well be my favorite of her books is a mathematical equation for joy. The depth, complexity, and love contained in these pages is a miraculous achievement."--Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House I would like to say a few things about my first husband, William. Lucy Barton is a writer, but her ex-husband, William, remains a hard man to read. William, she confesses, has always been a mystery to me. Another mystery is why the two have remained connected after all these years. They just are. So Lucy is both surprised and not surprised when William asks her to join him on a trip to investigate a recently uncovered family secret--one of those secrets that rearrange everything we think we know about the people closest to us. What happens next is nothing less than another example of what Hilary Mantel has called Elizabeth Strout's "perfect attunement to the human condition." There are fears and insecurities, simple joys and acts of tenderness, and revelations about affairs and other spouses, parents and their children. On every page of this exquisite novel we learn more about the quiet forces that hold us together--even after we've grown apart. At the heart of this story is the indomitable voice of Lucy Barton, who offers a profound, lasting reflection on the very nature of existence. "This is the way of life," Lucy says: "the many things we do not know until it is too late." ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Time, Vulture, She Reads
EchoEnigma
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Trip
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Betty Cricket
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BuzzBait
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Dallas Burn
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Mother Night
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Purity
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Flint
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Charms
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DanimalDaze
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Bridge Whip
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide.
Palomino
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Dez North
My commutes to work have transformed into exciting journeys thanks to this app. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever.
Moon Cricket
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Fl00d
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an indispensable part of my routine. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with itβthe narration was fine, and the story was okayβbut nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
Honey
ListenBook has changed the way I listen to audiobooks. The app is so easy to use. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits.
Father Abbot
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The Shield Toronto
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking.
Sugar Man
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Bad Princess
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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