Book description
A National Book Award Finalist with five starred reviews and multiple awards! A New York Times Notable Book A Time Magazine Best YA Book Of All Time Publishers Weekly Flying Start Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year ALA Booklist Editors' Choice of 2017 (Top of the List winner) School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Kirkus Best Book of the Year * BookPage Best YA Book of the Year An evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jason Reynolds In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture. On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie--a good life. But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola's mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit's west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own. Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream
WanderWord
ListenBook's interface is sleek and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. 🎉📚 Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. 📱📖 Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend!
Guncap Slingbad
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends, sparking engaging conversations and connections that transcend boundaries. I’ve tried several audiobook players, but ListenBook stands out for its reliability and ease of use. The equalizer and voice boost features make every book sound amazing. Plus, the dark mode is perfect for nighttime listening. Great job, developers!
The China Wall
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. I'm blown away by how this app has made my workouts more enjoyable and my mind more active. I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. The app is perfect for long commutes. It keeps me entertained for hours.
Achilles Mountain
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and powerful features have rekindled my love for audiobooks. The audio filters and precise controls are fantastic! ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook.
Twinkle Cocoa
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. The app's design is sleek and modern – it's a pleasure to navigate.
Aqua Monsoon
I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. 🌌🎧
Sassy Muffin
The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Sassy Muffin
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is top-notch. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative touch that adds a layer of personalization.
Gullyway
With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. ListenBook has taken my audio content to new heights, making every moment more meaningful. Effortlessly managing my audiobook library – this app's design is a triumph.
Kingfisher
This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. 🧘♂️ Finding serenity through the soothing tones of audiobooks – mindfulness and stories in perfect harmony. 🧘♂️🎧 I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless.
Troubled Pie
🏃♀️🌟 Experiencing stories while staying active – this app's functionality enhances my walks and runs like never before. 🎧🏞️ The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app.
Woodland Beauty
This app has turned long waits into exciting opportunities to dive into a new story. This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. I love how this app turns even the dullest tasks into exciting storytelling moments. The layout of ListenBook is so beautiful and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to use. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
SunnySnap
With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's pure bliss. Audiobook excellence – this app's design enhances my reading experience. ListenBook's customizable audio filters are a game-changer for tailoring my audiobook playback. Download options are plenty – I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free.
Riff Raff
I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. I'm hooked on this app's curated content – it's like having a personal librarian. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
Wolf Tribune
The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. Thanks to ListenBook's extensive statistics, I can track my audiobook consumption and celebrate my progress. 🚗 Long road trips? No problem – this app keeps me entertained mile after mile! 🚙📚
GiddeeUP
Unparalleled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch means I can take my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my workouts and downtime more engaging and insightful. The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
DARK HQ
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book – brilliant! ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Shivers
No more worries about compatibility – ListenBook handles numerous formats flawlessly. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice! Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth.
Stealth
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover.
Natural Mess
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
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