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WINNER OF THE 2019 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION NATIONAL BESTSELLER"Electrifying" (People) - "Masterly" (The Guardian) - "Dramatic and memorable" (The New Yorker) - "Magic" (TIME) - "Ingenious" (The Financial Times) - A gonzo literary performance" (Entertainment Weekly) - "Rare and splendid" (The Boston Globe) - "Remarkable" (USA Today) - "Delicious" (The New York Times) - "Book groups, meet your next selection (NPR) In an American suburb in the early 1980s, students at a highly competitive performing arts high school struggle and thrive in a rarified bubble, ambitiously pursuing music, movement, Shakespeare, and, particularly, their acting classes. When within this striving "Brotherhood of the Arts," two freshmen, David and Sarah, fall headlong into love, their passion does not go unnoticed--or untoyed with--by anyone, especially not by their charismatic acting teacher, Mr. Kingsley. The outside world of family life and economic status, of academic pressure and of their future adult lives, fails to penetrate this school's walls--until it does, in a shocking spiral of events that catapults the action forward in time and flips the premise upside-down. What the reader believes to have happened to David and Sarah and their friends is not entirely true--though it's not false, either. It takes until the book's stunning coda for the final piece of the puzzle to fall into place--revealing truths that will resonate long after the final sentence. As captivating and tender as it is surprising, Susan Choi's Trust Exercise will incite heated conversations about fiction and truth, and about friendships and loyalties, and will leave readers with wiser understandings of the true capacities of adolescents and of the powers and responsibilities of adults.
Miss Rum Punch
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Firefly
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Trixie
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Delirious Supernova
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Tomcat
ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It's seamlessly integrated with Apple Watch. ListenBook has breathed new life into my audiobook collection. I can't imagine using anything else. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Intimidating Presence
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow.
Free Ham
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. This app has brought the magic of books back into my life. Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. ππ
Noh Noh
I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's seamless audio player. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts. The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Noh Noh
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Mental Prophet
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Lady Pomegranate
I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers β it's my go-to source for literary adventures! Audiobooks made simple β this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness.
VisionVoyager
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. π± Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward β this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. ππ« Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app!
Dez North
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient.
Mauve Cactus
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Sienna Princess
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. Simplifying audiobook adventures β this app's ease of use is a delight. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
ManManMan
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Demo Tequila
Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions.
Instant Star
The seamless integration with my car's audio system is a road trip dream. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Sherm
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. π Embracing a new reading habit with this app's seamless accessibility. Say goodbye to boredom! π±π User-friendly audiobook experience β this app's design is a standout. Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature!
Lady Katniss
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. I've rediscovered the joy of reading through the convenience of audiobooks. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app! The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
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