Book description
The New Yorker, Best Books of 2022 Vanity Fair, Best Books of 2022 Booklist, Best Books of 2022 Singer. Actress. Beauty. Spy. During WWII, Josephine Baker, the world's richest and most glamorous entertainer, was an Allied spy in Occupied France. Prior to World War II, Josephine Baker was a music-hall diva renowned for her singing and dancing, her beauty and sexuality; she was the highest-paid female performer in Europe. When the Nazis seized her adopted city, Paris, she was banned from the stage, along with all "negroes and Jews." Yet instead of returning to America, she vowed to stay and to fight the Nazi evil. Overnight, she went from performer to Resistance spy. In Agent Josephine, bestselling author Damien Lewis uncovers this little-known history of the famous singer's life. During the war years, as a member of the French Nurse paratroopers--a cover for her spying work--Baker participated in numerous clandestine activities and emerged as a formidable spy. In turn, she was a hero of the three countries in whose name she served--the US, France, and Britain. Drawing on a plethora of new historical material and rigorous research, including previously undisclosed letters and journals, Lewis upends the conventional story of Josephine Baker, explaining why she fully deserves her unique place in the French Panthéon.
Swerve
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Twix Bond
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Natural Mess
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. This app's support for various formats has made my audiobook collection even more diverse and exciting. Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is top-notch. ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased.
Corny
I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app – it's like being in the story. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. A middle-of-the-road audiobook that neither impressed nor disappointed. The narrator's voice was agreeable enough for extended listening, though their character differentiation could have been stronger. The production met basic industry standards without any standout qualities.
MythMaker
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GoldTouch
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Sleek Zelda
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High Kingdom Warrior
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Silver Rose
The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Esquire
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Roller Turtle
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Light Lion
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Devil Bread
I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's intuitive and user-friendly design. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves!
Avenge Paws
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Nessie
The narrator's voices are so soothing – a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration – it's like flipping through pages. Audiobook journey simplified – this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Moxie
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Mafia Princess
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Eye Devil
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Pyscho Hun
🌟 Transforming laundry time into a journey through fantastic stories – thank you, this app! 👚📖 ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches. 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.
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