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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.
Trip
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Little General
I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. π± An entire library at my fingertips β this app is a book lover's dream come true! ππ ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook journey. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Sir Shove
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Microwave
ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Houston Rocket
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! Iβve been using ListenBook for months, and itβs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnβt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Red Hot Kevorkian
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive! 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!
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The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. I've become the go-to storyteller at bedtime with the help of this magical app. Audiobook excellence made simple β this app's functionality is a true asset. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives. I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient!
Darkside Isis
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Abiss
This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape.
RedFeet
I can't get enough of this app's easy navigation and quick access to chapters and playback controls. Download options are abundant, from WiFi to iTunes. It's all about convenience with this app. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didnβt dislike it, but I also didnβt feel strongly about it one way or another.
Koi Diva
ListenBook's smooth playback and easy navigation ensure that my audiobook experience is always top-notch. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
Seattle Jay
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Landfill Max
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Purity Catnip
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Scare Stone
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Feral Cookie
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Maple Destroyer
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FLAK Angel
Audiobooks have made my long drives enjoyable, and this app is my co-pilot. I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking.
Popeye Wipeout
This app is a boon for book lovers who are always on the go. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. ππ ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
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