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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.
Stud Buster
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Gentle Avenger
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Wings
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InsightInkwell
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Bambi Benz
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Joker's Grin
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Sweet Manhattan
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Delirious Supernova
Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 β it shows their dedication to excellence. ListenBook is a true audio treasure! It turns my own audio files into immersive listening experiences. π Turning my phone into a portal of stories β this app's ease of use is remarkable! π±π« Audiobooks made convenient β this app's functionality is a true gift. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars!
Swan Mustang
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Hyper
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Dakota Bliss
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Uncle Buddy
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Blood Taker
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Sexy
This app has turned my screen time into valuable learning opportunities. The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference.
Mr. Thanksgiving
With ListenBook, I can now listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! ππ§ Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I learn and enjoy audiobooks. I can adapt the pace to my needs, maximizing comprehension and retention. Elegant design and user-friendly interface. Love it!
InsightfulInk
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. Gone are the days of straining my eyes to read β this app lets me 'read' with my ears, anywhere, anytime.
TeederSmartie
I've never been so excited about my daily commute β thanks to this app. ListenBook has revolutionized the way I consume content. It's like having a personal tutor in my ear. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Shade Nightman
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Grinch Cheese
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. Audiobook immersion without fuss β this app's ease of use is commendable. Binaural audio processing is a godsend. My ears don't fatigue even during extended listening. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity.
Pistol Hydro
I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a testament to the app's commitment to audio quality. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It keeps me entertained and motivated during exercise. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The app is so reliable. Iβve 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