Book description
"Exquisite and gripping. . . . The Gulf is a page turner to be savored; Cochran is a master of both prose and plot."--Ilana Masad, author of All My Mother's LoversIn this electrifying debut literary thriller, set on the gulf coast of Texas in the 1970s at the height of the women's liberation movement, a closeted young woman attempts to solve her surrogate mother's murder in a tight-knit, religious small town.?In Parson, Texas, a small town ravaged by a devastating hurricane and the Vietnam War, twenty-nine-year-old Lou is diligently renovating a decaying old mansion for Miss Kate, the elderly neighbor who has always been like a mother to her. Mourning her brother's death in Vietnam, Lou dreams of enjoying a more peaceful future in Parson. But those hopes are crushed when Miss Kate is murdered, and no one but Lou seems to care about finding the killer.The situation becomes complicated when Joanna, Miss Kate's long-estranged daughter and Lou's first love, arrives in Parson--not to learn more about her mother's death but for the house. Her arrival unearths sinister secrets involving the history of the town and its residents . . . revelations that may be the key to helping Lou discover the truth about Miss Kate's death and her killer.A gorgeously written, gripping story of forbidden love and devastating secrets that is a surprising twist on the traditional small-town story, The Gulf is a riveting and unsettling mystery that holds up a mirror to the values--and failures--of America.
Liquid Science
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Amphibi-Dangerous
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Bad Beh8vior
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Hightower
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Cougar Fuzz
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Sun Lemon
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Woodland Beauty
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NeoGermal
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Plegasus
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Sky Dahlia
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Father Abbot
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Swerve
This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
Toy Dogwatch
I'm addicted to this app โ it's a non-stop journey through captivating tales. I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
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Cougar Fuzz
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Honey
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education โ it's brilliant! Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app! The app is constantly updated with new features. The developers really care.
Undergrad
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Disco Potato
I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. The seamless integration with CarPlay adds convenience and entertainment during my daily commutes. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Washer
This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. ListenBookโs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
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