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).
Treasure Devil
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Scooby Did
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Spitfire
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RealmRanger
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ManBreaker
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Zod
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Diamond Gamer
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QuestQuill
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Heavenly Connection
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Rink Ruler
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Jelly Momentum
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Juno Cream
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Pitfall
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Rope
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Troublemasher
This app has enriched my daily routine with the joy of stories and knowledge. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. ListenBook has made managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Library organization is top-notch. Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient.
Grotas
I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend.
ShadowFax
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Twix Esses
I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Mosquit-No
This app has revolutionized my daily routine β I can't imagine life without it. π± An entire library at my fingertips β this app is a book lover's dream come true! ππ Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze β this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. π±π ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
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