Book description
A National Bestseller A USA TODAY Bestseller A New York Times Editors' Choice A Goodreads Choice Award Finalist Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, Electric Literature, Tor, and Literary Hub From the critically acclaimed author of Bunny comes a "Grimm Brothers fairy tale for the modern age" (Good Housekeeping) and "darkly funny horror novel" (NYLON) about a lonely young woman who's drawn to a cult-like spa in the wake of her mother's mysterious death. "Surreal, scary and deeply moving-like all the best fairy tales" (People). A Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by Time, Vogue, The Guardian, Goodreads, Bustle, The Millions, LitHub, Tor, Good Housekeeping, and more!For as long as she can remember, Belle has been insidiously obsessed with her skin and skincare videos. When her estranged mother Noelle mysteriously dies, Belle finds herself back in Southern California, dealing with her mother's considerable debts and grappling with lingering questions about her death. The stakes escalate when a strange woman in red appears at the funeral, offering a tantalizing clue about her mother's demise, followed by a cryptic video about a transformative spa experience. With the help of a pair of red shoes, Belle is lured into the barbed embrace of La Maison de Méduse, the same lavish, culty spa to which her mother was devoted. There, Belle discovers the frightening secret behind her (and her mother's) obsession with the mirror-and the great shimmering depths (and demons) that lurk on the other side of the glass. Snow White meets Eyes Wide Shut in this surreal descent into the dark side of beauty, envy, grief, and the complicated love between mothers and daughters. With black humor and seductive horror, Rouge explores the cult-like nature of the beauty industry-as well as the danger of internalizing its pitiless gaze. Brimming with California sunshine and blood-red rose petals, Rouge holds up a warped mirror to our relationship with mortality, our collective fixation with the surface, and the wondrous, deep longing that might lie beneath.
Baby Brown
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Chuckles
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Nutmeg Riot
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Woo Woo
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Hairpin
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Sly Bible
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Darkside Orbit
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Star Scratch
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Casanova
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Thrasher
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Call Back Queen
I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. 🎧 Finally, an app that understands my need for convenience and ease of use! Audiobooks have never been this accessible. 📚📱 No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. 📖📱 The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Zorkle Sporkle
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Liquid Science
I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn any moment into a reading opportunity. 🎉📚 This app has rekindled my love for books – I can't stop listening! 🚀🎧 Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Dallas Burn
Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. This app has added a new layer of enjoyment to my downtime – I'm truly grateful. 🚶♂️🌟 Embracing audiobooks as my companions during leisurely walks – nature and narratives, a perfect match! 🚶♂️🎧 I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Virgo Moon
The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playback—it's all up to me! Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Marshmallow
I'm finally making progress on my reading goals, thanks to this app's convenience. This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. The unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the audio quality and ensures that I can immerse myself fully in the content.
Trouble Mittens
I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. Audiobooks made convenient – this app's functionality is a true gift. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature!
Mule Lock
ListenBook's dedication to delivering high-quality sound and user-friendly features has won me over. With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story.
Frosty Squid
ListenBook's versatile features have made my audiobook experience more enjoyable than ever. This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. Enhancing my daily routines – this app's design makes listening a joy. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content.
Feral Cookie
The app's design is sleek and modern – it's a pleasure to navigate. ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its user-friendly interface and smooth playback. With ListenBook, I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
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