Book description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER - NAMED ONE OF TIME'S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE - PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST - NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST - ONE OF OPRAH'S "BOOKS THAT HELP ME THROUGH" - SOON TO BE AN HBO ORIGINAL SPECIAL EVENT Hailed by Toni Morrison as "required reading," a bold and personal literary exploration of America's racial history by "the most important essayist in a generation and a writer who changed the national political conversation about race" (Rolling Stone) NAMED ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY CNN - NAMED ONE OF PASTE'S BEST MEMOIRS OF THE DECADE - NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review - O: The Oprah Magazine - The Washington Post - People - Entertainment Weekly - Vogue - Los Angeles Times - San Francisco Chronicle - Chicago Tribune - New York - Newsday - Library Journal - Publishers Weekly In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation's history and current crisis. Americans have built an empire on the idea of "race," a falsehood that damages us all but falls most heavily on the bodies of black women and men--bodies exploited through slavery and segregation, and, today, threatened, locked up, and murdered out of all proportion. What is it like to inhabit a black body and find a way to live within it? And how can we all honestly reckon with this fraught history and free ourselves from its burden? Between the World and Me is Ta-Nehisi Coates's attempt to answer these questions in a letter to his adolescent son. Coates shares with his son--and readers--the story of his awakening to the truth about his place in the world through a series of revelatory experiences, from Howard University to Civil War battlefields, from the South Side of Chicago to Paris, from his childhood home to the living rooms of mothers whose children's lives were taken as American plunder. Beautifully woven from personal narrative, reimagined history, and fresh, emotionally charged reportage, Between the World and Me clearly illuminates the past, bracingly confronts our present, and offers a transcendent vision for a way forward.
Gov Skull
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is a true delight. ListenBook's support for looping and shuffling playback adds versatility to my audiobook enjoyment. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Sleek Zelda
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BuzzBait
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Electric Player
I'm enjoying books I never thought I'd be interested in – all thanks to this app. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends, sparking engaging conversations and connections that transcend boundaries. 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.
Pixie
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. I can't imagine a day without this app – it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding. CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Napoleonic Haze
This app has added a touch of magic to my mundane moments – I'm forever grateful. I love how I can create playlists. It’s perfect for organizing my books.
Miss Fix It
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Cujo
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. 📱 My secret to staying well-read – this app ensures that I'm never without a book, no matter where I am! 📚📱 The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. The app's compatibility with Apple Watch elevates my workouts, making them more engaging and productive.
Hermopolis
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Hightower
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. 🌌 Transforming my mundane routine into a captivating journey – thank you, this app! ✨📚 ListenBook has made my daily commutes enjoyable. No more boredom!
ByteBard
With ListenBook, I can effortlessly manage and organize my audiobook library. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature!
Dallas Burn
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook journey. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Beo
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions.
Crash Enforcer
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Palomino Cake
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Stud muffin
Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
RZR
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Sky
This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is top-notch. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide.
Lady Killer
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Miss Nova
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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