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.
Suicide Crusher
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features.
CodeExia
Listening to audiobooks has made my daily commute more enjoyable and productive. Audiobooks have become my escape from reality β a journey into captivating worlds. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place! I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Atomic Blastoid
I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
Elder Pogue
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Texas Butterfly
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Mindless Bobcat
Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. ππ The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience.
Mr. Spy
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Heavenly Connection
Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy!
Lightweight
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Casanova
Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves! ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Star Sword
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CodeExia
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. ListenBook's customizable audio filters allow me to personalize my listening experience β a fantastic feature. ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. I'm addicted to this app's ability to turn mundane moments into opportunities for intellectual growth. With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light.
Howitzer Rise
Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has never been easier or more convenient. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats!
Midnight Rambler
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features are a game-changer β I can have my audiobooks ready in no time. ListenBook has elevated my audiobook enjoyment to a whole new level β it's a must-have for any audio enthusiast. ListenBook is a game-changer β it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines β it's a game-changer. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Sky Herald
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. ListenBook has become an essential part of my day, enhancing my commute and allowing me to enjoy audiobooks like never before.
Cuff Queen
ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow.
Bootleg Taximan
The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable.
Duchess
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Irish Dze
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RealmRanger
The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats. Iβd listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
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