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INAUGURAL LILLY'S LIBRARY BOOK CLUB PICK FROM LILLY SINGH "A beautiful book about a mother and son...I really loved this book."--Rumaan Alam on The TODAY Show "My first great read of 2022...[Will] make you cringe with recognition and melt with longing." --Jennifer Weiner "This debut novel about an Indian-American family has all the right ingredients: family secrets, love, sexuality, loss, identity questions and remorse." --Good Morning AmericaRenu Amin always seemed perfect. But as the one-year anniversary of her husband's death approaches, she is binge-watching soap operas and simmering with old resentments. She can't stop wondering if, thirty-five years ago, she chose the wrong life. In Los Angeles, her son, Akash, has everything he ever wanted, but he is haunted by the painful memories he fled a decade ago. When his mother tells him she is selling the family home, Akash returns to Illinois, hoping to finally say goodbye and move on. Together, Renu and Akash pack up the house, retreating further into the secrets that stand between them. Renu sends an innocent Facebook message to the man she almost married, sparking an emotional affair that calls into question everything she thought she knew about herself. Akash slips back into bad habits as he confronts his darkest secrets--including what really happened between him and the first boy who broke his heart. When their pasts catch up to them, Renu and Akash must decide between the lives they left behind and the ones they've since created, between making each other happy and setting themselves free. By turns irreverent and tender, filled with the beats of '90s R&B, Tell Me How to Be is about our earliest betrayals and the cost of reconciliation. But most of all, it is the love story of a mother and son each trying to figure out how to be in the world.
Little Drunk Girl
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Electric Player
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ChatterChampion
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Rooster
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Wiccan Thunder
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ButterQuest
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Ginger Chaos
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Orange Teflon
I'm constantly amazed by the variety of genres β there's something for everyone. The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. This app's sleek design and intuitive features make it my trusted partner in exploring new narratives. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment.
Guillotine Trigger
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TulipCake
ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. 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!
Danqqqqq
From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. π±π Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature! A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Pluto
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Lime
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The Flying Mouse
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Airport Hobo
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NexusNavigator
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TrinitySoul
I can't imagine my daily activities without this app β it's the perfect way to stay engaged and informed. This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
HedgeH0g2
Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. πβ¨ The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my library look organized and visually appealing.
Star Killer
I can't believe how easily this app has fit into my daily routine. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. With ListenBook Pro, long audiobooks are no problem. I love it! Excellent support for various audio formats. Very satisfied.
Midnight Bat
This app's sleek design and effortless navigation have made my audiobook journey a true delight. I love how this app makes my daily commute a journey through literature. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends.
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