Book description
Longlisted for The Center for Fiction 2022 First Novel Prize A "poignantly rendered and illuminating" (The Washington Post) coming-of-age story about "the ways in which family, grief, love, queerness, and vulnerability all intersect" (Kristen Arnett, New York Times bestselling author). Perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Thirty Names of Night. Though Owen Tanner has never met anyone else who has a chatty bird in their chest, medical forums would call him a Terror. From the moment Gail emerged between Owen's ribs, his mother knew that she had to hide him away from the world. After a decade spent in isolation, Owen takes a brazen trip outdoors and his life is upended forever. Suddenly, he is forced to flee the home that had once felt so confining and hide in plain sight with his uncle and cousin in Washington. There, he feels the joy of finding a family among friends; of sharing the bird in his chest and being embraced fully; of falling in love and feeling the devastating heartbreak of rejection before finding a spark of happiness in the most unexpected place; of living his truth regardless of how hard the thieves of joy may try to tear him down. But the threat of the Army of Acronyms is a constant, looming presence, making Owen wonder if he'll ever find a way out of the cycle of fear. "An honest celebration of life and everything we need right now in a book" (Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author), The Boy with a Bird in His Chest grapples with the fear, depression, and feelings of isolation that come with believing that we will never be loved for who we truly are and learning to live fully and openly regardless.
Polar Bee
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Wild Hair
The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Chew Chew
Thanks to ListenBook's extensive statistics, I can track my audiobook consumption and celebrate my progress. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends.
Voluntary
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Fadey
π Who needs TV when you have this app? Every moment is a storytelling session! πΊπ§ Audiobook excellence β this app's design enhances my reading experience.
Impulse
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All Natural
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Nessie Pork
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High Woo
Being able to download audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Sly Bible
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. ListenBook has become my go-to workout companion. It keeps me motivated and entertained. Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus!
Universe Bullet
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Easy Mac
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Scrapper
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ReiGnZ
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Terror Master
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Sugar Man
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Slug-em-dog
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Soda Delirium
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Fatsy Bear
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Wrangler Jim
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. ListenBook's features are a bookworm's dream come true β from chapters to bookmarks, it's got everything. This app has transformed my daily commute into a captivating journey of knowledge and entertainment. The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings.
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