Book description
In her debut story collection, Julia Ridley Smith navigates the currents and eddies of desire, sex, love, and relationships.These twelve highly accomplished stories are witty and accessible, intelligent and thought-provoking. A girls' week at the beach is a hilarious and poignant study in vacation drinking, hot tub politics, and lifelong friendship. A caregiver extracts a small repayment from her elderly patient for his long-forgotten role in the demise of her family. A young woman, new to New York City, finds herself in a complex but tacky love affair and reckons with the unfolding plot of her life. In the title story, a woman plots to conceive a second child while at a convention hotel with her husband and teenage daughter, both of whom have other plans. Smith's stories will beguile and delight readers while at the same time exploring the deep and often difficult ties of family, marriage, and romantic love in modern life.
Mr. Spy
π Dancing through chores with audiobooks β this app turns cleaning into a lively and literary affair! πΆπ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Lunar Treat
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Brick Mooch
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Murmur
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RightN0w2
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Plegasus
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Dez Bonbon
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Swing Setter
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Drugstore Cowboy
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Guillotine Trigger
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. This app's convenience has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature! Packed with useful features. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook app.
NexusNinja
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this one stands out for its professional quality. The narrator struck the ideal balance between dramatic interpretation and letting the text speak for itself. The audio engineering was superb with consistent volume levels and crystal-clear recording.
Guncap Slingbad
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ManManMan
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Sw00sh
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. βοΈ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency β I'm savoring stories with ease, even on the busiest days. πΆπ
Guillotine Trigger
I've become the go-to storyteller at bedtime with the help of this magical app. This app is a game-changer for busy individuals who miss reading. The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Feral Cookie
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I always have access to my favorite content. Say goodbye to monotony β this app's diverse format support and intuitive controls have turned my daily activities into thrilling audiobook adventures. π±π
Good William
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless! The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Bleach
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Palomino
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MysticMingle
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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