Book description
Longlisted for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel Longlisted for the 2023 Carnegie Medal for Excellence Shortlisted for The Center for Fiction 2022 First Novel Prize Selected as One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2022! In this New York Times bestseller and Today show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick, one lapse in judgement lands a young mother in a government reform program where custody of her child hangs in the balance, in this "surreal" (People), "remarkable" (Vogue), and "infuriatingly timely" (The New York Times Book Review) debut novel. Frida Liu is struggling. She doesn't have a career worthy of her Chinese immigrant parents' sacrifices. She can't persuade her husband, Gust, to give up his wellness-obsessed younger mistress. Only with Harriet, their cherubic daughter, does Frida finally attain the perfection expected of her. Harriet may be all she has, but she is just enough. Until Frida has a very bad day. The state has its eye on mothers like Frida. The ones who check their phones, letting their children get injured on the playground; who let their children walk home alone. Because of one moment of poor judgement, a host of government officials will now determine if Frida is a candidate for a Big Brother-like institution that measures the success or failure of a mother's devotion. Faced with the possibility of losing Harriet, Frida must prove that a bad mother can be redeemed. That she can learn to be good. An "intense" (Oprah Daily), "captivating" (Today) page-turner that is also a transgressive novel of ideas about the perils of "perfect" upper-middle class parenting; the violence enacted upon women by both the state and, at times, one another; the systems that separate families; and the boundlessness of love, The School for Good Mothers introduces, in Frida, an everywoman for the ages. Using dark wit to explore the pains and joys of the deepest ties that bind us, Chan has written a modern literary classic.
Domino Combat
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Mad Kid
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CirrusFlash
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Silent
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Doz
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Liquid Death
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3P-own
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Mud Finger
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Copilot
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorβs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnβt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Microwave Chardonnay
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Cosmo
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RoarSweetie
This app has enriched my daily routine with the joy of stories and knowledge. π Who needs TV when you have this app? Every moment is a storytelling session! πΊπ§ Downloading audiobooks is a breeze, thanks to the variety of options available.
Trip
Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. π§ An audiobook treasure trove in the palm of my hand β this app is pure convenience! ππ The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever.
ByteBard
Bookmarking on ListenBook makes it easy to pick up where I left off β no more searching for my spot! ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination.
SunnySnap
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
180
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. Looping playback helps me revise and memorize complex topics effectively. A study essential!
Criss Cross
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RiddleRanger
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. This app's intuitive features and easy navigation make it the perfect companion for any audiobook lover. Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go β kudos to this app's functionality.
SprkR
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Natural Gold
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
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