Book description
A stunning reinvention of the myth of Narcissus as a modern novel of manners, about two young, well-heeled couples whose parallel lives converge and intertwine over the course of a summer, by a sharp new voice in fiction Wes and Diana are the kind of privileged, well-educated, self-involved New Yorkers you may not want to like but can't help wanting to like you. With his boyish good looks, blue-blood pedigree, and the recent tidy valuation of his tech startup, Wes would have made any woman weak in the knees--any woman, that is, except perhaps his wife. Brilliant to the point of cunning, Diana possesses her own arsenal of charms, handily deployed against Wes in their constant wars of will and rhetorical sparring. Vivien and Dale live in Philadelphia, but with ties to the same prep schools and management consulting firms as Wes and Diana, they're of the same ilk. With a wedding date on the horizon and carefully curated life of coupledom, Vivien and Dale make a picture-perfect pair on Instagram. But when Vivien becomes a visiting curator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art just as Diana is starting a new consulting project in Philadelphia, the two couples' lives cross and tangle. It's the summer of 2015 and they're all enraptured by one another and too engulfed in desire to know what they want--despite knowing just how to act. In this wickedly fun debut, A. Natasha Joukovsky crafts an absorbing portrait of modern romance, rousing real sympathy for these flawed characters even as she skewers them. Shrewdly observed, whip-smart, and shot through with wit and good humor, The Portrait of a Mirror is a piercing exploration of narcissism, desire, self-delusion, and the great mythology of love.
Blue Despair
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FireBerry
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TulipCake
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Sokol
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DreamWeaver
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Marigold Loot
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QuantumQuipper
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Virgo Moon
The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing β it's my relaxation therapy. Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments.
Versace-Cat
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WeldMaster
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Poppy Coffee
Listening to audiobooks with my kids has become a cherished bonding activity. ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries. Audiobooks made delightful β this app's usability is a breath of fresh air.
Mafia Princess
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Roller Girl
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Ba1t
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. I'm hooked on this app's curated content β it's like having a personal librarian.
Foot-long Fry
Enhancing my daily routines β this app's design makes listening a joy. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. I appreciate the dark mode option. Itβs easy on the eyes during nighttime listening. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Campfire Mama
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air.
Good-lookinβ
Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple.
ShadowFax
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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