Book description
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick! "One of the most beautiful books of motherhood and what we pass on to those that come after us." --Jenna Bush Hager, Today The New York Times bestselling author of the "mesmerizing and evocative" (Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants) Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet returns with a powerful exploration of the love that binds one family across the generations. Dorothy Moy breaks her own heart for a living. As Washington's former poet laureate, that's how she describes channeling her dissociative episodes and mental health struggles into her art. But when her five-year-old daughter exhibits similar behavior and begins remembering things from the lives of their ancestors, Dorothy believes the past has truly come to haunt her. Fearing that her child is predestined to endure the same debilitating depression that has marked her own life, Dorothy seeks radical help. Through an experimental treatment designed to mitigate inherited trauma, Dorothy intimately connects with past generations of women in her family: Faye Moy, a nurse in China serving with the Flying Tigers; Zoe Moy, a student in England at a famous school with no rules; Lai King Moy, a girl quarantined in San Francisco during a plague epidemic; Greta Moy, a tech executive with a unique dating app; and Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to set foot in America. As painful recollections affect her present life, Dorothy discovers that trauma isn't the only thing she's inherited. A stranger is searching for her in each time period. A stranger who's loved her through all of her genetic memories. Dorothy endeavors to break the cycle of pain and abandonment, to finally find peace for her daughter, and gain the love that has long been waiting, knowing she may pay the ultimate price.
Grave Digger
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Spontan8ty
Unwinding with a good audiobook has become my favorite self-care ritual. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of reading through my ears, making every moment more valuable.
HolyCombo
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. 📖📱 Looping playback helps me focus on challenging content and grasp complex concepts. A study must-have! The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Shadow Gal
This app has brought back the joy of reading, no matter how busy I am. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Hermopolis
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Badger the Burglar
This app's ease of use has made reading more accessible and enjoyable than ever before. Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. 📚👏 I love the ability to change the playback speed. It’s perfect for my needs. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Little Granger
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WanderWord
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Domino
Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. 📚👏 Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing.
Kinged
I can't remember the last time I was this excited about 'reading' books! Organization made simple – this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. 📖📱
Deano
The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Roadblock
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment. Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume. I’ve tried several audiobook players, but ListenBook stands out for its reliability and ease of use. The equalizer and voice boost features make every book sound amazing. Plus, the dark mode is perfect for nighttime listening. Great job, developers!
Viceswerve
With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful!
Thumb Candy
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life.
Doll Champagne
ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine – it's my ultimate audio companion. ListenBook's attention to detail is commendable. Every aspect of the app is well-crafted.
Vicious Street
Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
Unseen
This app has reignited my passion for literature – I'm devouring books like never before. 💪 Flexing my reading muscles with this app's easy-to-use controls – I'm devouring books while managing my busy schedule. 💼📚 ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
ThoughtTrailblazer
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Juice Petite
This app has enriched my daily routine and added a touch of intellectual stimulation. ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. This app's sleek design and effortless controls have made audiobook listening an immersive experience. Every moment is an adventure with this app by my side. Its intuitive features and diverse format support ensure that my audiobook journey is seamless and exciting. 🌌🎧 ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Hyper Kong
I've never been so excited about my daily commute – thanks to this app. ListenBook's integration with AirDrop and sharing options makes it simple to spread the joy of storytelling.
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