Book description
Faced with the sale of the century-old family summer house on Cape Cod where he had spent forty-two summers, George Howe Colt recounts returning for one last stay with his wife and children in this stunning memoir that was a National Book Award Finalist and a New York Times Notable Book of the Year.This poignant tribute to the eleven-bedroom jumble of gables, bays, and dormers that watched over weddings, divorces, deaths, anniversaries, birthdays, breakdowns, and love affairs for five generations interweaves Colt’s final visit with memories of a lifetime of summers. Run-down yet romantic, The Big House stands not only as a cherished reminder of summer’s ephemeral pleasures but also as a powerful symbol of a vanishing way of life.
DreamDiver
I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design and user-friendly interface. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration is a brilliant touch. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. The adjustable playback speed feature is a true innovation. It adds a personalized touch to my listening. Adjusting playback speed has transformed the way I consume audiobooks. I can tailor the pacing to match my learning style and preferences.
Sprinkle Lovenuts
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Dez North
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CZR
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Delirious Supernova
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Twinkle Cocoa
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Sherwood Gladiator
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Swedish Twizz
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Copilot
ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay has made my drives more informative. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless. The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things.
Cupid Dust
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Badger the Burglar
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories.
Blister
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Dallas Burn
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Spoiler Betty
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Demo Zero
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app.
DriftDetector
π± Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's ease of use is a booklover's dream come true! ππ₯ An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Howitzer Rise
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable.
Goatee Shield
The app's stability is impressive β it runs smoothly without any glitches. 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. ππ± Audiobook pleasure at its finest! This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and delightful. ππ The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever.
Reno Monarch
I'm thrilled to finally have a way to enjoy books while keeping up with my busy schedule. I appreciate the minimal ads β it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening. 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!
Highway
πΌ Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! π»π Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. 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