Book description
From Cathy Yardley, author of Love, Comment, Subscribe, comes an emotional rom-com about two middle-aged gamers who grow their online connection into an IRL love story.Maggie is an unapologetically grumpy forty-eight-year-old hermit. But when her college-aged son makes her a deal--he'll be more social if she does the same--she can't refuse. She joins a new online gaming guild led by a friendly healer named Otter. So that nobody gets the wrong idea, she calls herself Bogwitch.Otter is Aiden, a fifty-year-old optimist using the guild as an emotional outlet from his family drama caring for his aging mother while his brother plays house with Aiden's ex-fiancΓ©e.Bogwitch and Otter become fast virtual friends, but there's a catch. Bogwitch thinks Otter is a college student. Otter assumes Bogwitch is an octogenarian.When they finally meet face to face--after a rocky, shocking start--the unlikely pair of sunshine and stormy personalities grow tentatively closer. But Maggie's previous relationships have left her bitter, and Aiden's got a complicated past of his own.Everything's easier online. Can they make it work in real life?
Heavenly Connection
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Toy Dogwatch
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DreamWeaver
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VileHero
ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files. My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Trigger Warming
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book β brilliant! Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Pink Nightmare
The drag-and-drop download feature on ListenBook is incredibly convenient β no more complicated processes. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Necessary Momentum
ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files. ListenBook's library organization and book groups make managing my collection effortless. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. I can't imagine going back! This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Scrapple
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Pinup Diva
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Sloth
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Airport Hobo
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Contrary Mary
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life.
RedFeet
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Mosquit-No
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SprkR
The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration β it's like flipping through pages. The app's interface is so sleek and modern. It's a joy to use. The compatibility with Apple Watch is a game-changer. Controlling my audiobooks from my wrist is genius. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. The ability to adjust playback speed and volume is a game-changer for me.
Chip Queen
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey. Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have!
Sir Shark
The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. π Simplifying my reading routine β this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. πβ¨ Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place! ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly.
Mr. Wholesome
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Lady Fantastic
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High Deck
With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! I love how I can create playlists. Itβs perfect for organizing my books.
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