Book description
"Impressive . . . [Cristina García's] story is about three generations of Cuban women and their separate responses to the revolution. Her special feat is to tell it in a style as warm and gentle as the 'sustaining aromas of vanilla and almond, ' as rhythmic as the music of Beny Moré."--Time Cristina García's acclaimed book is the haunting, bittersweet story of a family experiencing a country's revolution and the revelations that follow. The lives of Celia del Pino and her husband, daughters, and grandchildren mirror the magical realism of Cuba itself, a landscape of beauty and poverty, idealism and corruption. Dreaming in Cuban is "a work that possesses both the intimacy of a Chekov story and the hallucinatory magic of a novel by Gabriel García Márquez" (The New York Times). In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the novel's original publication, this edition features a new introduction by the author. Praise for Dreaming in Cuban "Remarkable . . . an intricate weaving of dramatic events with the supernatural and the cosmic . . . evocative and lush."--San Francisco Chronicle "Captures the pain, the distance, the frustrations and the dreams of these family dramas with a vivid, poetic prose."--The Washington Post "Brilliant . . . With tremendous skill, passion and humor, García just may have written the definitive story of Cuban exiles and some of those they left behind."--The Denver Post
Zesty Dragon
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Hermopolis
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CirrusFlash
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DeathDancer
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Winter Underdog
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Spoiler
This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. Audiobook excellence made simple – this app's functionality is a true asset.
Twinkle Cutlass
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Lord Nikon
Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is commendable. AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends.
Palomino Cake
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Hella Fella
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Low Voltage
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Jo Jo Spooky
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Pompeii Unicorn
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Firedog
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. This app's efficient downloading process ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks whenever and wherever. Audiobook enjoyment without the hassle – this app's design is a win. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
FireBrang
I'm amazed by the variety of genres available – there's something for everyone. The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly.
Midnight Rambler
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Poppy Coffee
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Pink C
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Ginger Chaos
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MindfulMingle
The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment. ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection.
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