Book description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY“Undeniably delicious.” -The New York Times“A spellbinding debut about friendship, motherhood, first love, and the choices that bind us. . . I couldn't put it down!” -Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Summer Will Be DifferentA witty, atmospheric, and brilliantly told novel that offers compelling portraits of womanhood, motherhood and female friendship, along with the irresistible intrigue surrounding an extraordinary British familyArriving at the University of Edinburgh for her first term, Pen knows her divorced parents back in Canada are hiding something from her. She believes she'll find the answer here in Scotland, where an old friend of her father's-now a famous writer known as Lord Lennox-lives. When she is invited to spend the weekend at Lord Lennox's centuries-old estate with his enveloping, fascinating family, Pen begins to unravel her parents' secret, just as she's falling in love for the first time . . .As Pen experiences the sharp shock of adulthood, she comes to rely on herself for the first time in her life. A rich and rewarding novel of campus life, of sexual awakening, and ultimately, of the many ways women can become mothers in this world, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus asks to what extent we need to look back in order to move forward.
Cereal Killer
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Queen Ginger
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Mr. Peppermint
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Drugstore Cowboy
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Iron Jesus
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New York Sixlet
I've been recommending this app to all my friends – it's a true game-changer. Effortlessly immersing in stories – this app's ease of use is a game-changer. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient.
Pixie Taze
I'm amazed by the variety of genres available – there's something for everyone. ⏰ Maximizing my time with efficient features – this app's functionality lets me dive into stories even in the busiest moments. 📚⏳ Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. 📚👏
Barbwire
This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Kickstart
Audiobooks have become a staple in my routine, all thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. It's a must-have for any book lover. 📖📱 Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Queen Bee
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QuestQuill
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Blistered Outlaw
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Blister
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. Downloading audiobooks is a breeze, thanks to the variety of options available.
MythMaker
I can't believe how much I've learned and enjoyed through this app's audiobooks. Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
Mud Eye
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Opulent Gamer
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Easy Mac
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VenusLion
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Scarlet Mary
I love that I can enjoy audiobooks while cooking elaborate meals in the kitchen. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs.
MysticMingle
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption – a fantastic way to measure my progress. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's robust features, I'm always just a tap away from immersing myself in captivating narratives. 📚📱 Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love 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