Book description
The discovery of a secret garden with unknown powers fuels this page-turning and psychologically thrilling tale of women yearning to become mothers and the ways the female body has always been policed and manipulated, from the award-winning author of The Illness Lesson ("A masterpiece" - Elizabeth Gilbert) In 1948, Irene Willard, who's had five previous miscarriages in a quest to give her beloved husband the child he desperately desires and is now pregnant again, comes to an isolated house-cum-hospital in the Berkshires, run by a husband-and-wife team of doctors who are pioneering a cure for her condition. Warily, she enlists herself in the efforts of the Doctors Hall to "rectify the maternal environment," both physical and psychological. In the meantime, she also discovers a long-forgotten walled garden on the spacious grounds, a place imbued with its own powers and pulls. As the doctors' plans begin to crumble, Irene and her fellow patients make a desperate bid to harness the power of the garden for themselves--and must face the incalculable risks associated with such incalculable rewards. With shades of Shirley Jackson and Rosemary's Baby, The Garden delves into the territory of motherhood, childbirth, the mysteries of the female body, and the ways it has always been controlled and corralled.
Tall Honey
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Feline Devil
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Darkside Isis
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
Sir Shove
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect. ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy.
Snow Pharaoh
I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. The app is so well-designed. Itโs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Barbera Shift
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Mad Irishman
ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itโs so convenient. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Prof. Smirk
ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. Audiobooks have become a cherished part of my daily life, all thanks to this app. ListenBook has redefined the way I experience stories, turning every moment into an adventure. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. I can easily jump to the parts I want to listen to. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a joy to use. It's a seamless experience.
Kitchen
The ability to listen to books while multitasking is a game-changer for me. Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
Force
ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. ListenBook has redefined how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an essential tool for my literary pursuits.
Fuzzy Claws
This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent audiobook experience is evident in its smooth and silky playback. ListenBookโs playback is smooth and reliable. I never have issues with audio quality.
Twinkle
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Boost
Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content.
Killer Curio
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Dark Horse
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Sepukku
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. ๐ Dancing to the rhythm of stories while I dance through house chores โ pure joy! ๐๐ Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
VPR
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature! An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Devil Bread
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments.
Gullyway
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. Unlocking a world of literary possibilities, this app's extensive compatibility and user-friendly controls have made audiobook enjoyment an everyday joy. ๐ฑ๐ Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. ๐๐ง ListenBookโs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Die Slice
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. ๐ Making every moment count โ this app turns everyday activities into a reading adventure! ๐๐ซ
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