Book description
One of 2020's most acclaimed books. Winner of the Southern Book Prize - Winner of the Weatherford Award - A Kirkus Best Fiction Book of 2020 - One of O Magazine's Best LGBT Books of 2020 - - One of the Women's National Book Association's 2020 Great Group Reads Selections - EW's 50 Most Anticipated Books of 2020 - BookRiot - Lambda Literary's - Salon - BookPage's - Garden & Gun's - Logo NewNowNext's In this "brutally fresh kind of homecoming novel," (Entertainment Weekly) Brian Jackson returns to his small Appalachian hometown and the family who rejected him. Carter Sickels's stunning literary achievement "deserves a place in the canon of AIDS literature alongside the likes of Larry Kramer and Rebecca Makkai" (Los Angeles Review of Books). The story of Brian's return to small-town Ohio is told in a chorus of voices: Brian's mother Sharon; his fourteen-year-old sister, Jess, as she grapples with her brother's mysterious return; and the video diaries Brian makes to document his final summer. Written in prose that seeks "to answer without flinching away from ugliness and without demonizing the ignorant" (Salon), The Prettiest Star offers an urgent portrait of a family in the center of a national crisis, in order to tell a unique story about the politics and fragility of the body, and to explore the bounds of family and redemption.
Mule Lock
I can't get enough of this app β it's like having a personal storyteller in my pocket. Audiobook enjoyment without the hassle β this app's design is a win. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Nibbler
π₯ Spicing up my routine with this app β it's like having a personal storyteller on hand at all times! β¨π Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Serendipity
ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. ListenBook has become an integral part of my daily routine. Its compatibility with Apple Watch and CarPlay makes it the ultimate companion for various activities. Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful! ListenBookβs support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
DeathDancer
π Ironing has become a joy with audiobooks β wrinkles are no match for these captivating stories! ππ§ Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's ease of use is a game-changer. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a blast. AirDrop makes it seamless.
Stud Buster
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. ππ The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
Backstreet
With this app, reading is no longer a luxury β it's an essential part of my day. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. I can't imagine going back! The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
CZR
ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal β unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. Audiobook journey simplified β this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise.
Devil Blade
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition β I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Sprinkle Lovenuts
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. 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.
Woodland Beauty
Audiobooks have become my companion during long walks, transforming exercise into a pleasure. Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I learn and enjoy audiobooks. I can adapt the pace to my needs, maximizing comprehension and retention.
Prez Dog
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Sand Whiskers
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations β they're spot on. I'm blown away by how this app has made my workouts more enjoyable and my mind more active. π Rekindling my love for reading β this app makes each day a new adventure! ππ Auto-rewind is incredibly helpful. Excellent functionality.
PP Dubs
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. π‘ Making house chores more enjoyable β audiobooks help me stay engaged while tidying up the living space. π π The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference.
Sick Saurus
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my own audio content with unparalleled ease and comfort. πΆπ My new soundtrack? Audiobooks, of course! This app makes every day musical. π§πΆ Savoring stories has never been this smooth β this app's functionality is genius. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! Incredible character voices! Each person felt distinct without being over-the-top. The emotional scenes gave me chills with how well they were delivered.
Sleepwalker
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. ListenBook's dedication to optimizing for iOS 16 ensures a seamless experience on the latest devices. ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits.
Little Drunk Girl
Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
FireBerry
ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again β it's a must-have. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys β this app's ease of use is a delight. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history featureβitβs so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Unseen
πββοΈπ I'm conquering literary marathons with ease, all thanks to this app's intuitive controls and smooth functionality. π±π User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has never been easier or more convenient. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends.
Wrangler Jim
π§ Fueling my audiobook addiction with this fantastic app β pure listening pleasure! ππ₯ Effortlessly managing my audiobook library β this app's design is a triumph. Audiobook enjoyment has never been this convenient. This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and enjoyable. ππ The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance!
Glyph
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. πΌ Workday blues? Not anymore β this app turns my office hours into reading time! π»π The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing.
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