Book description
Kelly McMasters found herself in her midthirties living her fantasy: she'd moved with her husband, a painter, from New York City to rural Pennsylvania, where their children roamed idyllic acres in rainboots and diapers. The pastoral landscape and the bookshop they opened were restorative at first, for her and her marriage. But soon, she was quietly plotting her escape.In The Leaving Season, McMasters chronicles the heady rush of falling in love and carving out a life in the city, the slow dissolution of her relationship in an isolated farmhouse, and the complexities of making a new home for herself and her children as a single parent. She delves into the tricky and often devastating balance between seeing and being seen; loss and longing; desire and doubt; and the paradox of leaving what you love in order to survive.Whether considering masculinity in the countryside through the life of a freemartin calf, the vulnerability of new motherhood in the wake of a car crash, or the power of community pulsing through an independent bookshop, The Leaving Season finds in every ending a new beginning.
StorySculptor
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Proper
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Zorkle Sporkle
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Street Jolly
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for enjoying clear audio in any environment. ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts.
Hoboken Nightingale
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience.
Troublemasher
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature!
Hobo Samurai
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Drop Stone
I can't believe how much more productive I am β I'm learning and growing while multitasking! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze β thank you, app developers!
Scrapple
π Rekindling my love for stories β this app's accessibility has reignited my passion! ππ π§ββοΈ Finding zen in the art of listening β this app takes mindfulness to a new level! π§ββοΈπ§ ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments.
Bug Fire
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Master Jetson
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Star Sword
As an audiobook enthusiast, this app is a dream come true. Its compatibility with various formats and easy navigation make it my ultimate reading companion. ππ§ Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions. Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it!
Orange Teflon
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Street Squirrel
π Elevating everyday moments β this app adds an extra layer of magic to every aspect of my day. πβ¨ Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening.
Doughboy, Esq
ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. ListenBook's dedication to delivering top-notch audio quality is evident in every detail. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. Listening to audiobooks has never been this enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Fennel Dove
Being able to download audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is remarkable. Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. The app is lightweight and doesnβt drain my battery.
Snow Pharaoh
I'm hooked on this app's effortless integration with my daily activities. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my passport to countless stories.
Screwtape
ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. πΆββοΈπ§ Walking and listening has never been this smooth β this app's user-friendly interface makes it a breeze to enjoy my favorite stories. ποΈπ Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that sets this app apart.
Mrs. Voltage
This app is a true gift for book lovers β it's like having a personal library wherever I go. With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature. π§ Immerse yourself in stories effortlessly β this app's functionality is the gateway to endless audiobook adventures. ππ
Cream
The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive design β it's like a personal library right at my fingertips. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
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