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?
Thrasher
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Tart Voodoo
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Sun Washer
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Vortex
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Apex
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Digger
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Lady Q
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EchoExplorer
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my content wherever I go. Audiobooks have become a source of inspiration and motivation, thanks to this app. Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information.
Hen Skittle
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LunaStar
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Twinkle
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Gullyway
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available β there's something for everyone. I can't imagine my daily rituals without this app β it's a constant source of joy.
Tomcat
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Snow Hound
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Dr. Cocktail
Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is truly impressive. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
CyberScribe
Simplifying my audiobook experience β this app's design is a game-changer. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits.
Poptart AK47
Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience.
Ladysmith
This app has introduced me to genres I never thought I'd enjoy β it's eye-opening. πΆπ Tuning in to the symphony of stories β audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. π΅π
Combo Saw
π± No more lugging around heavy books β this app brings the library to my phone! ππ± ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience.
Pinup Diva
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures I never miss out on any audio gem. Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
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