Book description
"A tender-hearted novel and a dream to read. I loved this book." -- Matt Haig #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library "so so so so good...[Speech Team] is a MUST...It has all the feels and brilliant writing to boot." -- Elin Hilderband (on Instagram) #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Five Star Weekend A funny, gossipy and ultimately poignant novel about four Gen X teen friends turned 21st-century adults who awkwardly come back together to confront an influential teacher whose brutal remarks have haunted them all for years. In his early forties, nonprofit writer Tip Murray is just getting past the wreckage of his youth and settling into semi-humdrum married New England domesticity. Things take an unusual turn when he receives shocking news from his high school best friend, hippie farmer Natalie, that one of their former teammates from speech team, Pete, has committed suicide. Surprisingly mentioned in Pete's final Facebook post? A devastating comment made to him by their speech team coach, Gary Gold. Feeling nostalgic for their 80s adolescence, Tip and Nat decide to reconnect with two long lost friends from the team, haughty menswear designer Anthony and tightly wound college professor Jennifer. The reunited quartet quickly discover an unsettling thread: all were quietly wounded by Mr. Gold's deeply cutting remarks. The silver lining? Gold is still alive, and a quick Google search shows that he has retired to Florida. There's only one thing left to do: fly down to a posh resort to confront him. What happens next is far from what any of them could have imagined. Fueled by cringe-y confrontations and 80s nostalgia, a literary mashup of The Breakfast Club and The Big Chill, Speech Team explores what it means to take account of the pain that can suffuse a life and what it means, years on, to move forward. "Tim Murphy is a genius at sweeping, character-driven stories that suck you in until the very last page, and Speach Team is no exception." --Andy Cohen
M8deUp
Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a true standout. Binaural audio processing reduces fatigue during long listening sessions. A fantastic feature!
Shadow Gal
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Desert Haze
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QuantumQuill
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Voluntary
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
LoreLoomer
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. With ListenBook, I can keep track of my audiobook consumption and explore new content with ease. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
Copilot
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Mammoth 2
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High Beam
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Gold Dahlia
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Goatee Shield
ListenBook has become my trusted companion, guiding me through the realms of imagination. ListenBook has taken my audio content to new heights, making every moment more meaningful. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool.
Sun Lemon
I can't get enough of this app's convenience β it has transformed my audiobook journey into a joyous experience. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
Nightmare King
I can't imagine a day without this app β it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding. Effortless and enriching β that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features have set the bar high for audiobook enjoyment. π±π
Dance Cannon
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
NexusNavigator
The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. This app is a game-changer for busy individuals who miss reading. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place! ListenBookβs interface is sleek and user-friendly. Finding and playing my audiobooks has never been easier.
Electric Saturn
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. I'm amazed at ListenBook's intuitive interface and precise controls β it's a joy to navigate. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Alley Cat
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Kinged
Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. ListenBook has enriched my life with a diverse range of content, all at my fingertips. I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Snapple Whistler
This app has reignited my passion for literature β I'm devouring books like never before. The seamless integration with CarPlay adds convenience and entertainment during my daily commutes.
Backstreet
ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. ListenBook has become my workout companion. It keeps me engaged and entertained during exercise. From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues!
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