Book description
Named a Top Ten Best Book of the Year by Time and PeopleNamed a Best Book of the Year by: Washington Post * Kirkus Reviews * New Yorker * Chicago Public Library * NPR * Oprah Daily * Philadelphia EnquirerA taut, groundbreaking new novel from bestselling and award-winning author Elizabeth McCracken, about a writer's relationship with her larger-than-life mother--and about the very nature of writing, memory, and artTen months after her mother's death, the narrator of The Hero of This Book takes a trip to London. The city was a favorite of her mother's, and as the narrator wanders the streets, she finds herself reflecting on her mother's life and their relationship. Thoughts of the past meld with questions of the future: Back in New England, the family home is now up for sale, its considerable contents already winnowed.The woman, a writer, recalls all that made her complicated mother extraordinary--her brilliant wit, her generosity, her unbelievable obstinacy, her sheer will in seizing life despite physical difficulties--and finds herself wondering how her mother had endured. Even though she wants to respect her mother's nearly pathological sense of privacy, the woman must come to terms with whether making a chronicle of this remarkable life constitutes an act of love or betrayal.The Hero of This Book is a searing examination of grief and renewal, and of a deeply felt relationship between a child and her parents. What begins as a question of filial devotion ultimately becomes a lesson in what it means to write. At once comic and heartbreaking, with prose that delights at every turn, this is a novel of such piercing love and tenderness that we are reminded that art is what remains when all else falls away.
Killer Curio
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Crash Test
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CuriousCoder
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Valley Guardian
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Criss Cross
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Boost Princess
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Bugger
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Opulent Gamer
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HolyCombo
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21st Street
The app's stability is impressive β it runs smoothly without any glitches. Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. With this app, I've turned my daily commutes into exciting journeys through the world of literature. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning.
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Runway Darling
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Dr. WMD
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Psycho Thinker
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QuestWeaver
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it the perfect companion for any audiobook lover. πΆββοΈπ§ Enjoying the great outdoors while immersing myself in fantastic tales β walking never felt this magical! ποΈπ
Star Sword
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Dark Matter
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Guillotine Trigger
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. ListenBook has become an essential part of my day, enhancing my commute and allowing me to enjoy audiobooks like never before.
Woo Woo
ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. Library organization and book groups make managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
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