Book description
* Named a Top Ten Best Book of 2022 by The New York Times Book Review, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Slate * Named a Best Book of 2022 by The New Yorker, NPR, Oprah Daily, Time, Harper's Bazaar, Entertainment Weekly, Esquire, Vogue, and many more! * "A compelling read that showcases Egan's masterful storytelling." --Time "Dazzling." --Vogue "Radiant, exhilarating." --Slate "Mesmerizing...A thought-provoking examination of how and why we change." --People From one of the most celebrated writers of our time comes an "inventive, effervescent" (Oprah Daily) novel about the memory and quest for authenticity and human connection. The Candy House opens with the staggeringly brilliant Bix Bouton, whose company, Mandala, is so successful that he is "one of those tech demi-gods with whom we're all on a first name basis." Bix is forty, with four kids, restless, and desperate for a new idea, when he stumbles into a conversation group, mostly Columbia professors, one of whom is experimenting with downloading or "externalizing" memory. Within a decade, Bix's new technology, "Own Your Unconscious"--which allows you access to every memory you've ever had, and to share your memories in exchange for access to the memories of others--has seduced multitudes. In the world of Egan's spectacular imagination, there are "counters" who track and exploit desires and there are "eluders," those who understand the price of taking a bite of the Candy House. Egan introduces these characters in an astonishing array of narrative styles--from omniscient to first person plural to a duet of voices, an epistolary chapter, and a chapter of tweets. Intellectually dazzling, The Candy House is also a moving testament to the tenacity and transcendence of human longing for connection, family, privacy, and love. "A beautiful exploration of loss, memory, and history" (San Francisco Chronicle), "this is minimalist maximalism. It's as if Egan compressed a big 19th-century novel onto a flash drive" (The New York Times).
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Skirble
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ForumFusion
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Call Back Queen
👀📚 Embarking on literary journeys even with my eyes closed – bedtime stories have taken a new form with this app! 😴🎧 The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
CyberScribe
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Esquire
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If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! Say goodbye to cumbersome interfaces – this app's intuitive controls and user-friendly design have elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. 📱🔊 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!
Sky Herald
I can't get enough of this app's convenience and the endless possibilities it offers. Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Free Ham
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever. I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch – it's like having a personalized reading. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Dorothy Solitaire
The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
Romance Princess
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use.
Black Hole Necromancer
ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience – it's like having a personal audio library. I can't imagine my daily activities without this app – it's the perfect way to stay engaged and informed. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine. The interface is so clean and clutter-free. It’s a pleasure to use. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
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Pockets
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature!
Greek Rifle
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of – now they're my favorites! Thanks to this app, I can enjoy the world of literature without missing a beat in my fast-paced life. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences. Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
Saturn Extreme
This app has made my workouts and chores so much more enjoyable. This app is my secret weapon for making the most of my free time. Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
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