Book description
REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK - A novel of family, secrets, ghosts, and homecoming set on the seaside cliffs of Maine, by the New York Times best-selling author of Friends and Strangers "A stunning achievement, and J. Courtney Sullivan's best book yet. Sullivan weaves a narrative that's fascinating and thought-provoking. I literally could not put this book down."--Ann Napolitano, New York Times best-selling author of Hello Beautiful On a secluded bluff overlooking the ocean sits a Victorian house, lavender with gingerbread trim, a home that contains a century's worth of secrets. By the time Jane Flanagan discovers the house as a teenager, it has long been abandoned. The place is an irresistible mystery to Jane. There are still clothes in the closets, marbles rolling across the floors, and dishes in the cupboards, even though no one has set foot there in decades. The house becomes a hideaway for Jane, a place to escape her volatile mother. Twenty years later, now a Harvard archivist, she returns home to Maine following a terrible mistake that threatens both her career and her marriage. Jane is horrified to find the Victorian is now barely recognizable. The new owner, Genevieve, a summer person from Beacon Hill, has gutted it, transforming the house into a glossy white monstrosity straight out of a shelter magazine. Strangely, Genevieve is convinced that the house is haunted--perhaps the product of something troubling Genevieve herself has done. She hires Jane to research the history of the place and the women who lived there. The story Jane uncovers--of lovers lost at sea, romantic longing, shattering loss, artistic awakening, historical artifacts stolen and sold, and the long shadow of colonialism--is even older than Maine itself. Enthralling, richly imagined, filled with psychic mediums and charlatans, spirits and past lives, mothers, marriage, and the legacy of alcoholism, this is a deeply moving novel about the land we inhabit, the women who came before us, and the ways in which none of us will ever truly leave this earth.
Mirage
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Gov Skull
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Duchess
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Dakota Bliss
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Bad Badminton
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Pepper
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Charms
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Fire Bite
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VPR
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Winter Underdog
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Eight Patrol
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Electric Player
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Murder Cherry
This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way. I can't imagine my daily rituals without this app โ it's a constant source of joy. ListenBook Pro is totally worth it. Unlimited audiobook length โ I'm in! ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives. ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits.
Thrasher
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant.
Pitfall
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DreamWeaver
ListenBook has become my gateway to new worlds, allowing me to explore stories, ideas, and knowledge. ListenBookโs support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
Clover Dragon
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats means I can now enjoy all my favorite audiobooks in one place. Effortless audiobook management โ this app's usability is impressive. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my audiobook experience during daily activities.
CloudFrenzy
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RiddleRover
I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions. Audiobooks on the go โ this app's design prioritizes convenience. ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. The app supports background playback, which is a must for me. Iโve been using ListenBook for months, and itโs been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesnโt drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Congo Wire
This app's ease of use has made reading an integral part of my everyday life. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. The appโs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
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