Book description
From debut author Shannon Bowring comes a novel of small town America that Pulitzer-winner Richard Russo calls, "measured, wise, and beautiful."In most small towns, the private is also public. In the town of Dalton, one local makes an unthinkable decision that leaves the community reeling. In the aftermath, their problems, both small and large, reveal a deeper understanding of the lives of their neighbors, and remind us all that no one is exactly who we think they are.It's 1990. In Dalton, Maine, life goes on. Rose goes to work at the diner every day, her bruises hidden from both the customers and her two young boys. At a table she waits, Dr. Richard Haskell looks back on the one choice that's charted his entire life, before his thoughts wander back to his wife, Trudy, and her best friend.Trudy and Bev have been friends for longer than they can count, and something more than lovers to each other for some time now--a fact both accepted and ignored by their husbands. Across town, new mother Bridget lives with her high school sweetheart Nate, and is struggling with postpartum after a traumatic birth. And nearer still is teenager Greg, trying to define the complicated feelings he has about himself and his two close friends.The Road to Dalton offers valuable understandings of what it means to be alive in the world--of pain and joy, conflict and love, and the endurance that comes from living.
Silver Cup
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Solo Kill
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Hemingway Mirmillone
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Shy Warrior
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Hoboken Nightingale
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Texas Butterfly
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Despair
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Skull Crusher
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Lady Petal
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Mr. Thanksgiving
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Tabasco Dracula
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Petite Flurry
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Snake Eyes
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Mauve Cactus
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is a game-changer. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
DZE
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Good-lookinβ
I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now β all thanks to this app. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide.
Alias Stick
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. ListenBook is a game-changer β it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient.
Nightmare King
I'm addicted to this app β it's a non-stop journey through captivating tales. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends.
Chicago Blackout
I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. The app's interface is so sleek and modern. It's a joy to use. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
Gingersnap Woman
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased.
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