Book description
Nominated for the Women's Prize for Fiction "I'm in love with a grieving misfit driving around with a donkey-shaped piΓ±ata in an old van held together by duct tape...the great miracle of McKenzie's writing... is how she manages to transform misery into gentle humor...darkly hilarious." --The Washington Post "An addictive read with an ultimately hopeful core that recalls Haruki Murakami, Sayaka Murata, Richard Brautigan, and Miranda July" - Sanjena Sathian, author of Gold Diggers Penny Rush has problems. Her marriage is over; she's quit her job. Her mother and stepfather went missing in the Australian outback five years ago; her mentally unbalanced father provokes her; her grandmother Dr. Pincer keeps experiments in the refrigerator and something worse in the woodshed. But Penny is a virtuoso at what's possible when all else fails. Elizabeth McKenzie, the National Book Award-nominated author of The Portable Veblen, follows Penny on her quest for a fresh start. There will be a road trip in the Dog of the North, an old van with gingham curtains, a piΓ±ata, and stiff brakes. There will be injury and peril. There will be a dog named Kweecoats and two brothers who may share a toupee. There will be questions: Why is a detective investigating her grandmother, and what is "the scintillator"? And can Penny recognize a good thing when it finally comes her way? This slyly humorous, thoroughly winsome novel finds the purpose in life's curveballs, insisting that even when we are painfully warped by those we love most, we can be brought closer to our truest selves.
DZE
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Mud Eye
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Santa's Little Helper
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InsightInkwell
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Hemlock
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Doz Killer
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Hang 11
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Old Man Winter
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts. ListenBook's audio filters have given me the power to tailor my listening experience to my preferences. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience.
Steel Solstice
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Gothic Slacker
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Woo Woo
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Eerie
Audiobooks have become my companion during long walks, transforming exercise into a pleasure. The bookmarking feature ensures I never lose my place in a book β so convenient! This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
Free Ham
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze.
Legacy
No more worries about compatibility β ListenBook handles numerous formats flawlessly. The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions.
LuminaLore
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Pecan Oblivion
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. ListenBook's absence of synchronization requirements adds to its convenience and flexibility. No more carrying heavy books β this app has transformed my reading habits. Audiobook excellence made simple β this app's functionality is a true asset. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Sweet Bacon
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. I love the bookmarking feature. ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off. Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files.
ManMaker
ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word. I love how I can create playlists. Itβs perfect for organizing my books.
Cross Thread
Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very user-friendly. The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy.
Cabbie
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
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