Book description
ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2022 A NEW YORKER "ESSENTIAL READ" A NATIONAL BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE WASHINGTON POST, TIME, THE NEW YORKER, BOOKPAGE, AND KIRKUS REVIEWS "Superb. . . . A celebration of a place and time when people held onto their own ways, and basked in ordinary joys even as outside forces conspired to take them away." --New York Times From the winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature, a sweeping, multi-generational saga of displacement, loss, and love, set against the brutal colonization of east Africa. When he was just a boy, Ilyas was stolen from his parents on the coast of east Africa by German colonial troops. After years away, fighting against his own people, he returns home to find his parents gone and his sister, Afiya, abandoned into de facto slavery. Hamza, too, returns home from the war, scarred in body and soul and with nothing but the clothes on his back-until he meets the beautiful, undaunted Afiya. As these young people live and work and fall in love, their fates knotted ever more tightly together, the shadow of a new war on another continent falls over them, threatening once again to carry them away.
Vortex
This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever.
Thumb Candy
ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats ensures that I can enjoy a wide range of content hassle-free. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best.
Blood Taker
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Mammoth 2
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. ListenBook has truly transformed my audiobook experience. The sleek interface, extensive format support, and easy downloading options make it my go-to app! 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.
Plegasus
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2nd Hand Joe
Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique and fun feature. I can customize the narration to my liking. Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Rocky Highway
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Avenge Paws
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Despair
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Snowflake Pixie
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RedFeet
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Irish Dze
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InsightInkwell
Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. ππ ListenBook has transformed my daily commute. I look forward to my journeys with this app by my side. With support for various audio formats, ListenBook ensures I can enjoy my favorite audiobooks without worries. ListenBookβs design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
TeederSmartie
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make every moment a reading moment. Audiobook excellence simplified β this app's functionality is a true delight. Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. π±π I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere.
Bugger
ListenBook's library organization and book groups make managing my collection effortless. ποΈ The app's functionality is a true work of art β it enhances the audiobook experience and brings stories to life. ππ¨ The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorβs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnβt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Spunky Comet
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Wolf Tribune
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FRMhndshk
ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are simply amazing. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched.
Koi Diva
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Necromancer
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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