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?
Ladysmith
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Heaven Sent
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Indigo Red
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Senior Smurf
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Hex Panther
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EchoEnigma
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Po1son
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Pocket Muzzie
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Vermilion
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Sky Herald
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Scarlet Mary
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. This app is a time-saver โ I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. This app's ease of use has made reading more accessible and enjoyable than ever before.
High Kingdom Warrior
Kudos to the developers for creating an app that caters to audiobook lovers like me. From sleek design to functional features, it's a true gem. ๐๐ Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Darling Peacock
Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient. A textbook example of great audiobook narration! The performer's diction was flawless, their pacing ideal, and their emotional range impressive. I never felt like I was being "read to" but rather like I was experiencing the story firsthand. The audio engineering was equally professional. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout. The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Grinch Cheese
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RDTN
The app's compatibility with various devices ensures I never miss a moment of my book. I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it.
Soda Delirium
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. ListenBookโs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Little General
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique tool that adds a touch of creativity to my listening experience. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams!
Overrun
I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now โ all thanks to this app. With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive controls โ it's the perfect way to indulge in audiobooks. ListenBookโs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Sleek Assassin
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Gold Bentley
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldnโt stop listening.
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