Book description
A National Bestseller A New Yorker Best Book of 2022 Fifteen years after the publication of Evidence of Things Unseen, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalist Marianne Wiggins returns with a novel destined to be an American classic: a sweeping masterwork set during World War II about the meaning of family and the limitations of the American Dream. Rockwell "Rocky" Rhodes has spent years fiercely protecting his California ranch from the LA Water Corporation. It is here where he and his beloved wife Lou raised their twins, Sunny and Stryker, and it is here where Rocky has mourned Lou in the years since her death. As Sunny and Stryker reach the cusp of adulthood, the country teeters on the brink of war. Stryker decides to join the fight, deploying to Pearl Harbor not long before the bombs strike. Soon, Rocky and his family find themselves facing yet another incomprehensible tragedy. Rocky is determined to protect his remaining family and the land where they've loved and lost so much. But when the government decides to build a Japanese-American internment camp next to the ranch, Rocky realizes that the land faces even bigger threats than the LA watermen he's battled for years. Complicating matters is the fact that the idealistic Department of the Interior man assigned to build the camp, who only begins to understand the horror of his task after it may be too late, becomes infatuated with Sunny and entangled with the Rhodes family. Properties of Thirst is a novel that is both universal and intimate. It is the story of a changing American landscape and an examination of one of the darkest periods in this country's past, told through the stories of the individual loves and losses that weave together to form the fabric of our shared history. Ultimately, it is an unflinching distillation of our nation's essence--and a celebration of the bonds of love and family that persist against all odds.
Zero Charisma
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Dr. WMD
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Snow Pharaoh
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RZR
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Seal Snake
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Little Cobra
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London Fox
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Wrangler Jim
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VisionVoyager
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Thumb Candy
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Springheel Jack
Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device.
Nola
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Nickname Master
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. The app's attention to detail is commendable. It's evident in every feature. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me.
Midnight Rider
ListenBook's compatibility with playlists and CUE files is a great addition for those who love organized listening. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks seamlessly. Very convenient.
Lucky Martian
This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy for me to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere. As someone who listens to audiobooks daily, I can confidently say ListenBook is the best player out there. The sleep timer and auto-rewind features are lifesavers, and the sound quality is exceptional. Thank you for such a great app!
Tootsie Killer
This app has become my go-to companion, making my daily routine more exciting and insightful. This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
Flint
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BuzzBait
π Simplifying my reading routine β this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. πβ¨ The app's performance is top-notch. It's stable, responsive, and optimized for a seamless audiobook experience. Kudos to the developers!
DriftDetector
I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices. 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.
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