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.
Drop Stone
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Cooger
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Juice Petite
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Bad Bond
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ForumFlare
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Knuckles
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BloodEater
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Atomic Blastoid
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Sepukku
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MindfulMingle
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Sw00sh
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true for those epic tales. It's like having a personal audiobook library in your pocket. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Rope
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Midnight Bat
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Midnight Rambler
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. ListenBook has brought stories back into my life, making every moment a new adventure. ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends. With support for various audio formats, ListenBook ensures I can enjoy my favorite audiobooks without worries.
Domino Combat
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DreamDiver
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ThickSKN
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Wrangler Jim
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RealmRanger
The narrators on this app are truly talented β they bring characters to life. I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. Say goodbye to cumbersome interfaces β this app's intuitive controls and user-friendly design have elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. π±π ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. It's reliable, versatile, and a pleasure to use. I can't get enough of the app's sleek interface and intuitive controls. It's a joy to use!
Spontan8ty
Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. With this app, I've found a way to make long flights and road trips more enjoyable and enlightening. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts.
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