Book description
People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young
What happens when you stop watching life from the sidelines and finally step into the arena? Hannah Bonam-Young's People Watching doesn't just ask this question-it throws you headfirst into the chaos of actually living it.
Prudence Welch has built walls around herself in Baysville, finding safety in routine while caring for her mother's deteriorating health. Her world is small, controlled, predictable. Then Milo Kablukov crashes through those carefully constructed boundaries in a van adorned with questionable bumper stickers, carrying his own brand of chaos and heartbreak.
This isn't your typical small-town romance where everything falls into place neatly. Bonam-Young crafts something rawer, more honest. Prue's request for "casual-sex lessons" with Milo isn't played for laughs or easy drama-it becomes a genuine exploration of two damaged people learning to trust. Their chemistry crackles through every interaction, but it's the emotional vulnerability that will leave you breathless.
Milo's wanderlust conflicts with his growing attachment to Prue, while she struggles between duty to her family and desire for freedom. Neither character takes the easy path, and that's what makes their journey so compelling. They're both broken in beautiful, complicated ways that feel achingly real.
The audiobook format brings an extra layer of intimacy to Bonam-Young's already emotionally charged prose. You're not just reading about Prue's poetry or Milo's adventures-you're experiencing them through nuanced performances that capture every moment of tension, tenderness, and triumph.
This is romance that doesn't shy away from life's messiness. Alzheimer's, family obligations, fear of abandonment, and the terror of change all weave through the love story without ever feeling heavy-handed. Instead, they ground the swoon-worthy moments in something deeper and more meaningful.
People Watching reminds us that sometimes the greatest adventure isn't traveling the world-it's finally allowing someone else to see the real you.
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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