Book description
An NPR Best Book of the YearA mesmerizing, inventive story of three souls in 1930s Philadelphia seizing new life while haunted by the old. I do not believe that all the world is darkness. In the swirl of Philadelphia at the end of Prohibition, Leyb meets Charles. They are at a former speakeasy called Cricket's, a bar that welcomes, as Charles says in his secondhand Yiddish, feygeles. Leyb is startled; fourteen years in amerike has taught him that his native tongue is not known beyond his people. And yet here is suave Charles--fingers stained with ink, an easy manner with the barkeep--a Black man from the Seventh Ward, a fellow traveler of Red Emma's, speaking Jewish to a young man he will come to call Lion. Lion is haunted by memories of life before, in Zatelsk, where everyone in his village, everyone except the ten non-Jews, a young poet named Gittl, and Leyb himself, was taken to the forest and killed. Then, miraculously, Gittl is in Philadelphia, too, thanks to a poem she wrote and the intervention of a shadowy character known only as the Baroness of Philadelphia. And surrounding Gittl are malokhim, the spirits of her siblings. Flowing and churning and seething with a glorious surge of language, carried along by questions of survival and hope and the possibility of a better world, Moriel Rothman-Zecher's Before All the World lays bare the impossibility of escaping trauma, the necessity of believing in a better way ahead, and the power that comes from our responsibility to the future. It asks, in the voices of its angels, the most essential question: What do you intend to do before all the world?
Berlin Kamikaze
π©βπ³ Cooking up a storm while enjoying thrilling stories β this app adds flavor to my meals! π³π§ With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
Shady Prairie
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. π§ Making housework more enjoyable β audiobooks turn mundane chores into moments of discovery. π§Ήπ ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a thoughtful and enjoyable way to share my favorite stories with friends and introduce them to new worlds of literature. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Broomspun
The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. With this app, I can read anytime, anywhere β it's a reader's dream come true. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy.
Flash
This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
New Magoo
With ListenBook, I've found a versatile and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. ListenBook's variety of ways to download audio makes it incredibly convenient. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
ByteBard
This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go β it's my daily companion. Sharing audiobooks via AirDrop is incredibly convenient. Great feature! The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Pink Hopper
πͺ Boosting my productivity with this app's efficient multitasking features β audiobook enjoyment while I conquer my to-do list! πΌπ§ ListenBook's detailed statistics feature helps me keep track of my listening habits. It's amazing to see how much I've learned from all those audiobooks! I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
Universe Bullet
Book Groups on ListenBook make it easy to categorize and access my audiobooks. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening. I can't get enough of this app's versatile features β from playback speed to bookmarking, it's all there. This app has brought the magic of books back into my life.
Trash Sling
With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish. 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.
PepperBurst
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling β all thanks to this app. ListenBook's support for various download methods and audio formats ensures that I can always find what I'm looking for. Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories.
Gabriel Dandelion
ListenBook has elevated my audiobook enjoyment to a whole new level β it's a must-have for any audio enthusiast. I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better.
Trash Sling
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. The vast selection of titles on this app is a book lover's dream come true. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life β it's incredible.
Alberta
With ListenBook, I've found a way to make the most of my free time while indulging in my love for audiobooks. This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers β it's my go-to source for literary adventures! Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Keystone
This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books. My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Firefly
This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks hassle-free. I'm in awe of how this app has made reading a part of my busy life. Audiobook enjoyment has become an integral part of my routine, thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. A must-have! ππ± Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Twitch
I've never been so entertained while doing household chores β this app is a lifesaver! With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine β it's my ultimate audio companion. This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. ππ§
Wrangler Jim
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. No more straining my eyes to read β now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. Audiobook lovers, rejoice! This app's functionality is a game-changer. Seamlessly switch between formats and enjoy a hassle-free reading experience. π±π§ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for improving audio quality and clarity.
Sun Runner
I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's seamless audio player. This app has made multitasking a breeze β I can 'read' while I work! ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly.
Digital Goddess
Elevating my reading experience to a whole new level, this app's user-friendly interface and easy navigation have me hooked. Audiobooks have never been this enjoyable! π±π The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnβt have any major complaints, but I also donβt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Pink Hopper
π Drifting into dreamland with enchanting audiobooks β bedtime has become a gateway to imagination. ππ The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
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