Book description
"Inventive, atmospheric.... [A] stirring epic." -Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor A gorgeous debut, laced through with magic, following four generations of women as they seek to chart their own futures.Evangeline Hussey has made a home for herself on Nantucket, though she knows she is still an outsider to the island's small, close-knit community, one that by 1849 has started to feel the decline of a once-thriving whaling industry. Her husband, Hosea, and the life they built together, was once all she needed-but now Hosea is gone, lost at sea. Evangeline is only able to hold on to his inn, and her place on the island, by employing a curious gift to glimpse and re-form the recent memories of those who would cast her out.One night, an idealistic sailor appears on her doorstep asking her to call him Ishmael. He seeks only a warm bed and a bowl of chowder, and yet suddenly, unsettlingly, her careful illusion begins to fracture. He soon sails away with Ahab to hunt an infamous white whale, and Evangeline is left to forge a new life from the pieces that remain.Her choices ripple through generations, across continents, and into the depths of the sea, in a narrative that follows Evangeline and her descendants from mid-nineteenth century Nantucket to Boston, Brazil, Florence, and Idaho. Moving, beautifully written, and elegantly conceived, Wild and Distant Seas takes Moby-Dick as its starting point, but Tara Karr Roberts brings four remarkable women to life in a spellbinding epic all her own.
Lope Lope
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Achilles Mountain
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Potato Sub
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Black Walnut
User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
ManManMan
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Undergrad
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ThickSKN
With ListenBook, I've found a reliable and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features.
VisionVoyager
ListenBook's unlimited length of audiobooks with the Pro version is a fantastic value for avid listeners. This app has transformed my daily routines into immersive storytelling experiences. The seamless integration with CarPlay adds convenience and entertainment during my daily commutes.
HighBomber
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Flash
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. It transforms the way I enjoy my recordings. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
MythMaker
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Trixie
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Cardinal Rebel
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Twix Esses
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Saint La-Z-Boy
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. Audiobook multitasking made simple – this app's design is a game-changer. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Titanium Ladybug
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Wanted Candy
ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me.
Mr. Lucky
Audiobooks have become my companions during long hours of household chores. Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless. I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace. The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes.
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