Book description
A New York Times Notable Book of 2022 A Washington Post Notable Work of Fiction An NPR Best Book of the YearA New Yorker Best Book of 2022 From the New York Times bestselling author of The Plot, Jean Hanff Korelitz's The Latecomer is a layered and immersive literary novel about three siblings, desperate to escape one another, and the upending of their family by the late arrival of a fourth. The Latecomer follows the story of the wealthy, New York City-based Oppenheimer family, from the first meeting of parents Salo and Johanna, under tragic circumstances, to their triplets born during the early days of IVF. As children, the three siblings - Harrison, Lewyn, and Sally - feel no strong familial bond and cannot wait to go their separate ways, even as their father becomes more distanced and their mother more desperate. When the triplets leave for college, Johanna, faced with being truly alone, makes the decision to have a fourth child. What role will the "latecomer" play in this fractured family? A complex novel that builds slowly and deliberately, The Latecomer touches on the topics of grief and guilt, generational trauma, privilege and race, traditions and religion, and family dynamics. It is a profound and witty family story from an accomplished author, known for the depth of her character studies, expertly woven storylines, and plot twists.
Eye Devil
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MythMaker
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Dropkick
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Amphibi-Dangerous
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Fist Wizard
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Roadblock
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CyberScribe
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Slow Trot
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Mental
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Back Bett
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Blink
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Mr. Thanksgiving
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Flakes
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Alley Fiend
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RiddleRanger
Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue.
Hog Butcher
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VPR
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration.
Necromancer
I'm no longer missing out on great stories – this app fits perfectly into my lifestyle. This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books. The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Club Nola
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Murmur
The narrator's voices are so captivating, it's like they bring the stories to life. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost! The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
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