Book description
A Washington Post, NPR, and Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year - Shortlisted for the Booker Prize"More than timely, the novel feels timeless, solid, like a forgotten classic recently resurfaced -- a brutal, beguiling fairy tale about humanity. But at its core, The New Wilderness is really about motherhood, and about the world we make (or unmake) for our children." -- Washington Post"5 of 5 stars. Gripping, fierce, terrifying examination of what people are capable of when they want to survive in both the best and worst ways. Loved this."-- Roxane Gay via TwitterMargaret Atwood meets Miranda July in this wildly imaginative debut novel of a mother's battle to save her daughter in a world ravaged by climate change; A prescient and suspenseful book from the author of the acclaimed story collection, Man V. Nature. Bea's five-year-old daughter, Agnes, is slowly wasting away, consumed by the smog and pollution of the overdeveloped metropolis that most of the population now calls home. If they stay in the city, Agnes will die. There is only one alternative: the Wilderness State, the last swath of untouched, protected land, where people have always been forbidden. Until now. Bea, Agnes, and eighteen others volunteer to live in the Wilderness State, guinea pigs in an experiment to see if humans can exist in nature without destroying it. Living as nomadic hunter-gatherers, they slowly and painfully learn to survive in an unpredictable, dangerous land, bickering and battling for power and control as they betray and save one another. But as Agnes embraces the wild freedom of this new existence, Bea realizes that saving her daughter's life means losing her in a different way. The farther they get from civilization, the more their bond is tested in astonishing and heartbreaking ways. At once a blazing lament of our contempt for nature and a deeply humane portrayal of motherhood and what it means to be human, The New Wilderness is an extraordinary novel from a one-of-a-kind literary force.
ThickSKN
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Kawaii Red
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Alpha
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Divine Quasar
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ByteBard
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Zesty Dragon
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Devil Blade
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. Great app for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful! ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Old Regret
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Alberta
🎉 Rekindling my love for reading – this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. 📚🔥 Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless.
Murder Matter
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ThreadTrail
I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app – so handy! ListenBook's easy sharing options make it a breeze to introduce friends to my favorite audiobooks. Sharing is caring!
Kill Switch
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. Audiobooks have become my go-to entertainment, and this app is the reason. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay has made my drives more informative. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
RZRWRE
This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. 🏃♂️📚 I'm conquering literary marathons with ease, all thanks to this app's intuitive controls and smooth functionality. 📱📖 Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Lime
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. I can't get enough of ListenBook's silky-smooth playback and intuitive design. It's my go-to app for both leisurely listening and study sessions. Audiobook enthusiasts, celebrate! This app's thoughtful features, like auto-rewind and easy chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our reading cravings. 🎉📚 ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy.
EchoEnigma
ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Commando
With this app, reading is no longer a task – it's a delightful habit. The intuitive interface and efficient navigation make this app a pleasure to use every day. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Steel Ginger
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. 🎶 Forget background music, I've got enchanting stories to accompany my chores! 🎵📚 Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy.
THRESHmSTR
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. ListenBook's basic audio filters allow me to fine-tune the audio playback to suit my preferences. 📱 My pocket-sized library – this app makes reading accessible anytime, anywhere! 📚📱 This audiobook performed its function without excelling. The narrator's delivery was straightforward and easy to follow, though lacking in dramatic flair. The recording quality was decent with only occasional minor inconsistencies in volume. An acceptable but forgettable listening 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