Book description
A 2023 NAACP Image Award Nominee!A NPR Best of the Year pick!A Book Riot Best SFF of the Year pick! "[A] magnificent and wide-ranging anthology . . . A must-read for all genre fans."--Publishers Weekly, starred reviewFrom award-winning editorial team Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, and Zelda Knight comes an anthology of thirty-two original stories showcasing the breadth of fantasy and science fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora. A group of cabinet ministers query a supercomputer containing the minds of the country's ancestors. A child robot on a dying planet uncovers signs of fragile new life. A descendent of a rain goddess inherits her grandmother's ability to change her appearance--and perhaps the world. Created in the legacy of the seminal, award-winning anthology series Dark Matter, Africa Risen celebrates the vibrancy, diversity, and reach of African and Afro-Diasporic SFF and reaffirms that Africa is not rising--it's already here.
DriftDetector
This app has transformed my long flights into productive and enjoyable experiences. 💼 Making work hours fly by with captivating stories – a true work-life balance! 💻📖 Looping playback and shuffle features keep my audiobook sessions engaging and fresh. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress.
Mule Lock
This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's design is user-centric. ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Show Off
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Mule Lock
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Dez
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Kamikaze Grandma
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. Gone are the days of fumbling with different formats – this app's comprehensive support ensures I can enjoy any audiobook without a hitch. 🎉🔊
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High Deck
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Thrasher
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Reed Lady
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Sweetness
Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience. The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions.
ThoughtTrailblazer
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine.
Tall Sally
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Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy of audiobooks. ListenBook's innovation, seamless playback, and versatile features make it a standout app. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of reading.
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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