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A Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Fiction and Best Debut - BookBrowse's Best Book of the Year - A Marie Claire Best Women's Fiction of the Year - A Real Simple Best Book of the Year - A PopSugar Best Book of the Year All Written By Females - A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice - A Washington Post 10 Books to Read in March - A Newsweek Best Book of the Summer - A USA Today Best Book of the Week - A Washington Book Review Difficult-To-Put-Down Novel - A Refinery 29 Best Books of the Month - A Buzzfeed News 4 Books We Couldn't Put Down Last Month - A New Arab Best Books by Arab Authors - An Electric Lit 20 Best Debuts of the First Half of 2019 - A The Millions Most Anticipated Books of 2019"Garnering justified comparisons to Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns... Etaf Rum's debut novel is a must-read about women mustering up the bravery to follow their inner voice." --Refinery 29The New York Times bestseller and Read with Jenna TODAY SHOW Book Club pick telling the story of three generations of Palestinian-American women struggling to express their individual desires within the confines of their Arab culture in the wake of shocking intimate violence in their community."Where I come from, we've learned to silence ourselves. We've been taught that silence will save us. Where I come from, we keep these stories to ourselves. To tell them to the outside world is unheard of--dangerous, the ultimate shame."Palestine, 1990. Seventeen-year-old Isra prefers reading books to entertaining the suitors her father has chosen for her. Over the course of a week, the naïve and dreamy girl finds herself quickly betrothed and married, and is soon living in Brooklyn. There Isra struggles to adapt to the expectations of her oppressive mother-in-law Fareeda and strange new husband Adam, a pressure that intensifies as she begins to have children--four daughters instead of the sons Fareeda tells Isra she must bear.Brooklyn, 2008. Eighteen-year-old Deya, Isra's oldest daughter, must meet with potential husbands at her grandmother Fareeda's insistence, though her only desire is to go to college. Deya can't help but wonder if her options would have been different had her parents survived the car crash that killed them when Deya was only eight. But her grandmother is firm on the matter: the only way to secure a worthy future for Deya is through marriage to the right man.But fate has a will of its own, and soon Deya will find herself on an unexpected path that leads her to shocking truths about her family--knowledge that will force her to question everything she thought she knew about her parents, the past, and her own future.
Potato Sub
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Sw33per
Frequent updates ensure there's always something new and exciting to listen to. I can't believe how much time I've saved thanks to this efficient app! ListenBook’s support for Apple Watch is a great touch. I can control my audiobooks on the go. ListenBook’s audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience. I love the ability to change the font size. It makes reading the titles so easy.
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Risen
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ManManMan
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Blood Taker
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Emerald Vine
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Spoiler
I'm able to catch up on my reading list even during the busiest days. I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my content wherever I go. With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
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This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace.
Prez Dog
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds – this app's functionality is genius.
Pink Hopper
I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a breeze thanks to ListenBook Pro's AirDrop and sharing options. Spread the joy of a good story! Downloading over WiFi is quick and efficient. Saves a lot of time. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
Acetic Princess
Looping playback is a game-changer for my study routine. It helps me retain information effectively. Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app!
New York Sixlet
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. 🎉 This app has ignited my passion for reading – I can't get enough of its convenience! 📚🔥 A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
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Broomspun
Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity. ListenBook’s playback is smooth and reliable. I never have issues with audio quality. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Roma Kabuki
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment. ListenBook has revolutionized the way I consume content. It's like having a personal tutor in my ear.
Mad Rascal
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. 🎶 Saying goodbye to tangled headphones and complex controls – this app's easy navigation has made audiobook listening a breeze. 🎵📖 The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer. I love the quick access to settings. It makes tweaking the app so easy.
Rooster
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere. Audiobooks have never been this accessible – this app is a true innovation. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. Unlimited audiobook length? Count me in! This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
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