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.
Honey
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Silent
The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Ember Rope
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Black Mustard
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Stud
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Cowboy Booter
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Peanut Butter Woman
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Crash Override
Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. ListenBook has changed the way I listen to audiobooks. The app is so easy to use.
Potato Sub
ListenBook is a game-changer – it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine. No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Nacho
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Swing Setter
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Pepper
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VisionVortex
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Skylark
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360
This app has reignited my passion for literature – I'm devouring books like never before. This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
IceDog
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QuestQuill
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Lilac Lizard
The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Lady In Red
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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