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.
Darkside Isis
🎧 My daily chores just got an upgrade! Thanks to this app, I can dive into captivating stories while cooking and cleaning. 📚🍳 The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Mad Kid
Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
Bug Fire
ListenBook's versatility and user-friendly interface make it a must-have for audiobook lovers. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is remarkable. The app's versatility in audio downloading is unmatched. It's a comprehensive solution for my audiobook needs. The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Winter Underdog
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Bowie
Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions.
Mental Prophet
With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's a game-changer. 💪 Achieving double wins – workouts become invigorating with stories to fuel my motivation! 💪🎧 📚 Ironing has become a joy with audiobooks – wrinkles are no match for these captivating stories! 👗🎧 Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits.
Automatic Slicer
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. Audiobook heaven! This app's functionality is a dream – simple and efficient. Discovering new worlds through audiobooks has never been easier! This app's intuitive interface and seamless functionality make every listening session a delight. 📚🎧
Sweet Bacon
ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. This audiobook app is an absolute lifesaver! It brings my favorite stories to life with unparalleled convenience.
Are Ess Tee
ListenBook's support for chapters and bookmarks ensures that I never lose my place in a story. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place!
Snowflake Pixie
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition – I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. ListenBook has truly transformed my audiobook experience. The sleek interface, extensive format support, and easy downloading options make it my go-to app! Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach.
Marshmallow Treat
I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's functionality is truly commendable. Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful!
StorySculptor
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Kamikaze Grandma
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. ListenBook's innovative features, from audio filters to statistics, make it a standout app. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily activities more enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work! This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Baby Brown
No need to convert files anymore – ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me! Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable.
Bad Princess
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. 🔥 Spicing up my routine with this app – it's like having a personal storyteller on hand at all times! ✨📖 ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an indispensable part of my routine. Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Moxie
This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable. The range of supported formats is astounding. No more compatibility issues! Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Twine X
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can acquire new content in a way that suits me best. 💃 Dancing through chores with audiobooks – this app turns cleaning into a lively and literary affair! 🎶📚
Free Ham
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates with my daily routine. No more carrying heavy books – this app has transformed my reading habits. Audiobooks anytime, anywhere – this app's functionality is a reader's delight.
The Howling Swede
I can't imagine my daily activities without this app – it's my go-to for staying informed and entertained. With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere.
Queen Bee
This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze.
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