Book description
Winner of the PEN Open Book Award Winner of the Whiting Award Longlisted for the 2018 National Book Award and Aspen Words Literary Prize Nominated for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize Finalist for the Kirkus Prize and Los Angeles Times Book Prize Included in Best Books of 2018 Lists from Refinery29, NPR, The Root, HuffPost, Vanity Fair, Bustle, Chicago Tribune, PopSugar, and The Undefeated. In one of the season's most acclaimed works of fiction--longlisted for the National Book Award and winner of the PEN Open Book Award--Nafissa Thompson-Spires offers "a firecracker of a book...a triumph of storytelling: intelligent, acerbic, and ingenious" (Financial Times). Nafissa Thompson-Spires grapples with race, identity politics, and the contemporary middle class in this "vivid, fast, funny, way-smart, and verbally inventive" (George Saunders, author of Lincoln in the Bardo) collection. Each captivating story plunges headfirst into the lives of utterly original characters. Some are darkly humorous--two mothers exchanging snide remarks through notes in their kids' backpacks--while others are devastatingly poignant. In the title story, when a cosplayer, dressed as his favorite anime character, is mistaken for a violent threat the consequences are dire; in another story, a teen struggles between her upper middle class upbringing and her desire to fully connect with so-called black culture. Thompson-Spires fearlessly shines a light on the simmering tensions and precariousness of black citizenship. Boldly resisting categorization and easy answers, Nafissa Thompson-Spires "has taken the best of what Toni Cade Bambara, Morgan Parker, and Junot Díaz do plus a whole lot of something we've never seen in American literature, blended it all together...giving us one of the finest short-story collections" (Kiese Laymon, author of Long Division).
ZenaCake
Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience. The app's performance is nothing short of impressive – smooth, responsive, and designed with audiobook lovers in mind. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didn’t have any major complaints, but I also don’t see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Intimidating Presence
This app is a treasure trove of knowledge, entertainment, and imagination. 📱 My pocket-sized library – this app makes reading accessible anytime, anywhere! 📚📱 The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best! 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!
Highway
I've never been this excited about my daily commute – thank you, audiobooks! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. 🏃♀️🌟 Experiencing stories while staying active – this app's functionality enhances my walks and runs like never before. 🎧🏞️ ListenBook's integration with AirDrop and sharing options makes it simple to spread the joy of storytelling. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied.
Vortex
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree.
InfinityInsight
🚶♀️📖 Walking my way through exciting narratives – this app makes exercise more fun! 🏞️🎧 Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability.
Boost
No more worries about compatibility – ListenBook handles numerous formats flawlessly. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has never been easier or more convenient. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
Poppy Coffee
ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio – from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks – it's truly invigorating.
DARK HQ
I'm hooked on this app – it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Bitmap
I'm absolutely in love with this app! The interface is so intuitive and user-friendly. 🎧 Audiobooks anywhere, anytime – this app's convenience is unbeatable! 🌟📚 ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature streamlines the process of adding new content to my library. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Roadspike
Audiobooks have made my workouts more enjoyable, and I'm seeing results! No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. 📖📱 Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions. I’m blown away by how feature-rich ListenBook is. From the customizable themes to the car mode, everything is designed with the user in mind. The app works flawlessly, and I’ve had zero issues with crashes or bugs. Highly recommend!
Uluru Walker
I'm addicted to this app's curated playlists and recommendations – they're spot on. This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Beetle King
This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. 📱 My secret to staying well-read – this app ensures that I'm never without a book, no matter where I am! 📚📱 Efficient audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is a revelation. ListenBook’s audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
BuffFreak
ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. Library organization and book groups make managing my audiobook collection a breeze. This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate.
Innocent Ghost
ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal – unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story.
Elder Pogue
I can't believe how easily this app has fit into my daily routine. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature!
Granola Dove
I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. 🧘♂️ Finding zen through storytelling – this app makes meditation even more calming. 🧘♂️🎧
Heaven Sent
This app isn't just a tool, it's a wellspring of inspiration and positive vibes. I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. Configurable auto-rewind is genius. No more confusion when I pause and resume. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing.
Gingersnap Woman
Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 – it shows their dedication to excellence. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment.
Gbbledgoodk
ListenBook has transformed my mundane activities into enjoyable moments of learning and entertainment. I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey. 🎶 Music? Nah, I prefer immersing myself in captivating stories with this app! 🎶📖 Audiobook immersion without complications – this app's ease of use is commendable.
Spooky Yellowjacket
Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
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