Book description
Longlisted for the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction. One of Time’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2024. One of the Washington Post’s Best Books of 2024.From “one of our most thrilling and singular innovators on the page” (Laura Van Den Berg), a tightly wound, consuming tale about a 1950s American housewife who goes for a swim in her apartment complex’s swimming pool one morning...and won’t come out. It’s November 3, 1957. As Sputnik 2 launches into space, carrying Laika, the doomed Soviet dog, a couple begin their day. Virgil Beckett, an insurance salesman, isn’t particularly happy in his job but he fulfills the role. Kathleen Beckett, once a promising tennis champion with a key shot up her sleeve, is now a mother and homemaker. On this unseasonably warm Sunday, Kathleen decides not to join her family at church. Instead, she unearths her old, red bathing suit and descends into the deserted swimming pool of their apartment complex in Newark, Delaware. And then she won’t come out. A riveting, single-sitting read set over the course of eight hours, The Most masterly breaches the shimmering surface of a seemingly idyllic mid-century marriage, immersing us in the unspoken truth beneath.
The Dude
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. 🏡 Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background – talk about productivity! 🧼📖
Indigo Red
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. 🏃♂️📚 Combining exercise and exploration – this app keeps me motivated on my daily jogs! 🏃♂️📖
Force
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. One of the best audiobooks I’ve heard! The story was compelling, and the narrator’s delivery added depth to every scene. I found myself looking for excuses to listen just a little longer. Will definitely revisit this one!
PepperBurst
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Firefly Caramel
The statistics feature is a fantastic addition – knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Tacklebox
ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my daily activities more seamless and convenient. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Alley Frog
The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching. ListenBook's dedication to providing a top-quality audio player is evident in every aspect of the app.
Dallas Burn
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Grave Digger
The app's reliability and ease of use make it a true gem in the world of audiobooks. Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around.
Captain Peroxide
This app is a true gift for book lovers – it's like having a personal library wherever I go. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Armed Hawk
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. ListenBook has become my trusted companion for literary adventures. The app's features are exceptional. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Trixie Doodle
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Centurion Sherman
An audiobook lover's dream come true. So many options, I'm in heaven! Audiobooks have turned road trips into unforgettable journeys of imagination. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use.
SpellTansy
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. Savoring stories has never been this smooth – this app's functionality is genius. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
EchoEmissary
ListenBook has redefined my audiobook journey, making it more enjoyable and convenient than ever before. ListenBook’s interface is sleek and user-friendly. Finding and playing my audiobooks has never been easier.
Metal Aphrodite
💼 Merging work and pleasure – audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! 💻🎧 🎉 This app has turned my errands into exciting quests – I can conquer the grocery store while enjoying a book! 🛒📖 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. 🌟🎧 Adjustable playback speed and volume control make for a customized experience.
Tse Tse Guy
I've become addicted to this app – in the best possible way! ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection.
Pinball Wizard
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. ListenBook's sharing options make it a breeze to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts and share recommendations. The app is so user-friendly. Even my grandma can use it!
RiddleRover
I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. I'm addicted to this app – it's like having a library in my pocket.
Bambi Wings
Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. 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.
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