Book description
This is a funny, moving story about life in a small town, from the point of view of a pregnant lesbian. Louise A. Blum, author of the critically acclaimed novel Amnesty, now tells the story of her own life and her decision to be out, loud, and pregnant. Mixing humor with memorable prose, Blum recounts how a quiet, conservative town in an impoverished stretch of Appalachia reacts as she and a local woman, Connie, fall in love, move in together, and determine to live their life together openly and truthfully. The town responds in radically different ways to the couple's presence, from prayer vigils on the village green to a feature article in the family section of the local newspaper. This is a cautionary, wise, and celebratory tale about what it's like to be different in America-both the good and the bad. A depiction of small town life with all its comforts and its terrors, this memoir speaks to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider in America. Blum tells her story with a razor wit and deft precision, a story about two "girls with grit," and the child they decide to raise, right where they are, in small town America.
Fist Wizard
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ZenZone
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Gingersnap Woman
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Tornado Maker
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks.
NexusNomad
Audiobook journey simplified – this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise. Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. 📚👏
Rook
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Sexual Chocolate
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Wheels
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Spunky Comet
Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. 🌌🎧 Binaural audio reduces listening fatigue. Such a great feature! I love the car mode. It’s so convenient for listening while driving.
VenusXX
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Alley Frog
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Are Ess Tee
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Killer Merlot
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Master Jetson
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Bad Princess
Audiobooks have become my go-to gift for friends – and they all love it! This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Greek Rifle
is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and efficient. The app's performance is nothing short of impressive – smooth, responsive, and designed with audiobook lovers in mind. ListenBook has enriched my life with a world of captivating stories and knowledge. It's not just an app; it's a portal to endless possibilities. Binaural audio processing reduces listening fatigue. Fantastic feature!
Venom Charms
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Ginger Chaos
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits – truly impressive. 🎶 Saying goodbye to tangled headphones and complex controls – this app's easy navigation has made audiobook listening a breeze. 🎵📖
Soiled Dove
ListenBook's compatibility with playlists and CUE files is a great addition for those who love organized listening. Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use. The app's performance is exceptional, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted audiobook experience. It's clear that it's designed with audiobook enthusiasts in mind.
Grave Digger
🏃♂️📚 I'm conquering literary marathons with ease, all thanks to this app's intuitive controls and smooth functionality. 📱📖 Library organization has never been easier thanks to ListenBook. My collection is well-managed. 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.
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