Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER - A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK - "A gripping and poignant ode to a messy, loving family in all its glory." --Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe In this "rich, complex family saga" (USA Today) full of long-buried family secrets, Marilyn Connolly and David Sorenson fall in love in the 1970s, blithely ignorant of all that awaits them. By 2016, they have four radically different daughters, each in a state of unrest. Wendy, widowed young, soothes herself with booze and younger men; Violet, a litigator turned stay-at-home-mom, battles anxiety and self-doubt; Liza, a neurotic and newly tenured professor, finds herself pregnant with a baby she's not sure she wants by a man she's not sure she loves; and Grace, the dawdling youngest daughter, begins living a lie that no one in her family even suspects. With the unexpected arrival of young Jonah Bendt--a child placed for adoption by one of the daughters fifteen years before--the Sorensons will be forced to reckon with the rich and varied tapestry of their past. As they grapple with years marred by adolescent angst, infidelity, and resentment, they also find the transcendent moments of joy that make everything else worthwhile. Don't miss Claire Lombardo's new book, Same As It Ever Was!
About the Author
CLAIRE LOMBARDO earned her MFA in fiction at the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Prior to writing The Most Fun We Ever Had, she spent several years doing social work in Chicago. She was born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois.
Trick Baron
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Low Voltage
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Frosty
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Delicious Wing
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Dark Horse
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Hang 11
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Pepper
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Electric Player
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine. ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time.
Uncle Buddy
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my own audio content with unparalleled ease and comfort. I can't imagine my life without this app β it has made audiobook enjoyment effortless and convenient. I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings.
Whip 2T
Audiobook journey simplified β this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise. Audiobook excellence β this app's design enhances my reading experience. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience.
Chocolate Thunder
The ability to listen to books while multitasking is a game-changer for me. I'm amazed at how effortlessly this app has made reading a constant in my life. I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better. Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver! Looping playback is my favorite feature. It's perfect for revisiting complex content.
Bruh
This app is my travel companion β making long journeys enjoyable and insightful. β° Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks β energizing! π π§ Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldnβt stop listening.
Noise Toy
The ability to listen to books while multitasking is a game-changer for me. The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape. ListenBookβs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
EchoExplorer
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Baby Brown
I've been recommending this app to all my friends β it's a true game-changer. The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing. Adjustable playback speed is my secret weapon for covering more material in less time. A productivity boost! The app is worth every penny. Itβs packed with features and works flawlessly.
London Fox
ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy for me to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts. 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.
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