Book description
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A bittersweet study in both grief and joy." ---Time "A sparklingly beautiful memoir-in-vignettes" (Isaac Fitzgerald, New York Times bestselling author) that explores coming of age in your middle age--from the bestselling poet and author of Keep Moving. "Life, like a poem, is a series of choices." In her memoir You Could Make This Place Beautiful, poet Maggie Smith explores the disintegration of her marriage and her renewed commitment to herself. The book begins with one woman's personal heartbreak, but its circles widen into a reckoning with contemporary womanhood, traditional gender roles, and the power dynamics that persist even in many progressive homes. With the spirit of self-inquiry and empathy she's known for, Smith interweaves snapshots of a life with meditations on secrets, anger, forgiveness, and narrative itself. The power of these pieces is cumulative: page after page, they build into a larger interrogation of family, work, and patriarchy. You Could Make This Place Beautiful, like the work of Deborah Levy, Rachel Cusk, and Gina Frangello, is an unflinching look at what it means to live and write our own lives. It is a story about a mother's fierce and constant love for her children, and a woman's love and regard for herself. Above all, this memoir is "extraordinary" (Ann Patchett) in the way that it reveals how, in the aftermath of loss, we can discover our power and make something new and beautiful.
Glyph
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ThickSKN
No more carrying heavy books β this app has transformed my reading habits. Effortlessly managing my audiobook collection β this app's functionality is a winner. 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! ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
SmartieQuest
Audiobooks have brought a new level of enjoyment to my daily workout routine. ListenBook has brought the joy of audiobooks back into my life in a whole new way. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience.
Kabuki
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If youβre looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Orange Teflon
Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. ππ± Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. ListenBook has broadened my horizons by introducing me to a diverse range of audiobooks. It's a gateway to endless knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration.
Honey
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Toxic-oxide
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Night Magnet
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Switch
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Lincoln Rider
Navigating through my audiobook collection is a breeze β this app's intuitive interface and convenient controls have made my reading journey effortless. π±π I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family.
Spoiler
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! I'm amazed by the variety of genres available β there's something for everyone. Elevating my reading experience to a whole new level, this app's user-friendly interface and easy navigation have me hooked. Audiobooks have never been this enjoyable! π±π
Digital Equinox
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Little General
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Trash Sling
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book β brilliant! Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Knuckles
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Sky Dahlia
ListenBook's variety of ways to download audio makes it incredibly convenient. π§ Carrying a world of literature in my headphones β this app's convenience is truly remarkable. ππ« 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 What a delightful listening experience! The narrator's timing was impeccable, knowing exactly when to pause for effect or let the words flow. Their character voices were distinct yet natural - no over-the-top accents or distracting vocal tics. The audio quality was consistently excellent.
Buckshot
ListenBook's clean interface and organized layout make it a pleasure to browse through my audiobooks. Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! ListenBook has become my workout companion. It keeps me engaged and entertained during exercise. The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience.
Cream
Simplifying my audiobook experience β this app's design is a game-changer. Discovering new worlds through audiobooks has never been easier! This app's intuitive interface and seamless functionality make every listening session a delight. ππ§ The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use.
Amphibi-Dangerous
π Finding the perfect audiobook is a breeze with this app's robust search and recommendation features. My reading list has never been better! ππ« ListenBook has made my daily walks so much more enjoyable. I'm always learning now! The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
RetroMirage
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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