Book description
New York Times Bestseller A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick A New York Times Book Review Notable Book TIME Magazine's 100 Must-Read Books of the YearNamed one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, the Washington Post; O: The Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Vogue, Refinery29, and BuzzfeedAnn Patchett, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth, delivers her most powerful novel to date: a richly moving story that explores the indelible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood, and a past that will not let them go. The Dutch House is the story of a paradise lost, a tour de force that digs deeply into questions of inheritance, love and forgiveness, of how we want to see ourselves and of who we really are.At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth. His first order of business is to buy the Dutch House, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Meant as a surprise for his wife, the house sets in motion the undoing of everyone he loves.The story is told by Cyril's son Danny, as he and his older sister, the brilliantly acerbic and self-assured Maeve, are exiled from the house where they grew up by their stepmother. The two wealthy siblings are thrown back into the poverty their parents had escaped from and find that all they have to count on is one another. It is this unshakeable bond between them that both saves their lives and thwarts their futures.Set over the course of five decades, The Dutch House is a dark fairy tale about two smart people who cannot overcome their past. Despite every outward sign of success, Danny and Maeve are only truly comfortable when they're together. Throughout their lives they return to the well-worn story of what they've lost with humor and rage. But when at last they're forced to confront the people who left them behind, the relationship between an indulged brother and his ever-protective sister is finally tested.
SkyGod
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Renegade Slugger
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Stacker of Wheat
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Dr. Jam Man
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Fl00d
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CosPlatoon
With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If youβre looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Crash Test
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Spicy Thunder
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Highlander Monk
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Hermopolis
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Mafia Rapunzel
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Petite Flurry
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Swerve
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WeldMaster
The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. Audiobook excellence β this app's design enhances my reading experience.
Bit Sentinel
With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. Simplifying my audiobook experience β this app's design is remarkable. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Roller Turtle
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! Audiobooks on this app have turned my travels into explorations of new narratives. I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver.
Dallas Burn
With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Divine Quasar
No more hassle with converting files β ListenBook supports a wide range of formats for a seamless listening experience. Perfect for listening to educational content. 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