Book description
NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER A deep and compassionate novel about a young man who returns to 1940s Cajun country to visit a Black youth on death row for a crime he didn't commit. Together they come to understand the heroism of resisting."An instant classic." -Chicago TribuneA "majestic, moving novel...an instant classic, a book that will be read, discussed and taught beyond the rest of our lives" (Chicago Tribune), from the critically acclaimed author of A Gathering of Old Men and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman."A Lesson Before Dying reconfirms Ernest J. Gaines's position as an important American writer." -Boston Globe"Enormously moving.... Gaines unerringly evokes the place and time about which he writes." -Los Angeles Times"A quietly moving novel [that] takes us back to a place we've been before to impart a lesson for living." -San Francisco Chronicle
Redneck Giorgio
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Prez Dog
Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. Effortlessly exploring new worlds – this app's design is user-centric and efficient. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
K-9
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Twitch
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Fast Draw
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Houston
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Starshine
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. Thanks to this app, I can enjoy the world of literature without missing a beat in my fast-paced life.
Marshmallow Treat
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RedFisher
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Stick Shift
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Sugar Hiccup
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Spontan8ty
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Chuckles
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Wild Hair
Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly.
Star Scratch
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Acetic Princess
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DreamDasher
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All Natural
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Pixie
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Mad Viral
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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