Book description
An often hilarious, surprisingly moving portrait of a long-married couple, seen through the eyes of their wickedly observant daughter—for fans of A Man Called Ove and The Royal Tenenbaums.Miranda’s parents live in a dilapidated house in rural France that they share with two llamas, eight ducks, five chickens, two cats, and a freezer full of food dating back to 1983. Miranda’s father is a retired professor of philosophy who never loses an argument. Miranda’s mother likes to bring conversation back to “the War,” although she was born after it ended. Married for fifty years, they are uncommonly set in their ways. Miranda plays the role of translator when she visits, communicating the desires or complaints of one parent to the other and then venting her frustration to her sister and her daughter. At the end of a visit, she reports “the usual desire to kill.” This wry, propulsive story about a singularly eccentric family and the sibling rivalry, generational divides, and long-buried secrets that shape them, is a glorious debut novel from a seasoned playwright with immense empathy and a flair for dialogue.
Versace-Cat
I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions!
ForumFlare
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xFRST
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Pinball Wizard
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Forger
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2nd Hand Joe
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Rope
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Geneva Cuffs
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Flashpoint
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. Effortlessly exploring new worlds – this app's design is user-centric and efficient. Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is a marvel. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content. Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files.
Cowboy Booter
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. CUE playlist support is a thoughtful feature that keeps my audiobook listening organized and enjoyable.
High Kingdom Warrior
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Manimal
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Ella of Light
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BearDrift
ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality.
Frosty
Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design are a win. 📚👏 The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits.
Coldy
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Twinkle Cocoa
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MysticMingle
I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. ListenBook has taken my audio content to new heights, making every moment more meaningful.
Whipsaw
Unlocking a world of literary wonders – this app's extensive format support and user-centric approach have rekindled my love for books. 📱🔊 The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Teeder
⭐️ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency – I'm savoring stories with ease, even on the busiest days. 🎶📖 The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy.
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