Book description
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.
Papa Smurf
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. Binaural audio processing is a game-changer – my ears stay comfortable during long listening sessions. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless.
Sofa King
This app's features, from bookmarking to customizable playback speed, are fantastic. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my workouts and downtime more engaging and insightful. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze. The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Cream
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access. The app never crashes. It’s reliable and stable.
WanderWord
I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook.
Pink Hopper
No more fighting over the radio during family trips – we're all hooked on audiobooks now. This app has made my road trips and flights infinitely more enjoyable. Audiobooks have made waiting in lines and queues so much more bearable. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is a true delight. No need to convert files anymore – ListenBook's seamless playback of various formats is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts like me!
FrankenGrin
The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Drugstore Cowboy
The offline mode is a lifesaver on flights – I'm never without a good story. Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. 📱 Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward – this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. 📚💫
Liquid Death
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to connect with fellow book lovers. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app! 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.
Round Kick Boomer
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features are a dream come true – no more hassles! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear listening in noisy environments. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback options are essential for my audiobook enjoyment and study.
Fuzzy Rainbow
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. Audiobooks have never been this accessible and enjoyable. This app's compatibility with various formats and its emphasis on user experience have made it an essential tool for me. 📱🔊
Bugger
I'm in awe of how this app has made reading seamlessly fit into my lifestyle. ListenBook is my trusted partner for all things audiobooks. It's reliable, intuitive, and user-friendly. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! ListenBook has broadened my horizons by introducing me to a diverse range of audiobooks. It's a gateway to endless knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Hex Panther
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Bowie
ListenBook's detailed statistics feature helps me keep track of my listening habits. It's amazing to see how much I've learned from all those audiobooks! I love how I can create playlists. It’s perfect for organizing my books.
Roller Girl
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. 🌌🎧
Pecan Oblivion
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable. The app is perfect for long walks. It keeps me company the whole time.
Pitfall Whiskers
With this app, reading is no longer confined to a specific time or place. 🎉 Adding a touch of magic to mundane tasks – this app turns errands into epic quests! 🛒📖 ListenBook has broadened my horizons by introducing me to a diverse range of audiobooks. It's a gateway to endless knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration.
ZenZone
The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files.
Boost
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. ⏰ Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks – energizing! 🌅🎧 I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Street Squirrel
The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Pogue
ListenBook's customizable audio filters allow me to personalize my listening experience – a fantastic feature. This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way.
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