Book description
GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • A young girl must face a life-altering decision after awakening her sister’s ghost, navigating truths about love, friendship, and power as the Civil War looms.“An enrapturing tale of survival . . . Eckstine has poured a ton of heart into her characters.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution“The richly textured prose quickly pulled me into [Junie’s] treacherous yet magical world.”—Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of Black CakeSixteen years old and enslaved since she was born, Junie has spent her life on Bellereine Plantation in Alabama, cooking and cleaning alongside her family, and tending to the white master’s daughter, Violet. Her daydreams are filled with poetry and faraway worlds, while she spends her nights secretly roaming through the forest, consumed with grief over the sudden death of her older sister, Minnie.When wealthy guests arrive from New Orleans, hinting at marriage for Violet and upending Junie’s life, she commits a desperate act—one that rouses Minnie’s spirit from the grave, tethered to this world unless Junie can free her. She enlists the aid of Caleb, the guests’ coachman, and their friendship soon becomes something more. Yet as long-held truths begin to crumble, she realizes Bellereine is harboring dark and horrifying secrets that can no longer be ignored.With time ticking down, Junie begins to push against the harsh current that has controlled her entire life. As she grapples with an increasingly unfamiliar world in which she has little control, she is forced to ask herself: When we choose love and liberation, what must we leave behind?
Stickers
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K-Tin Man
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Kamikaze Grandma
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Thunder Nut
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Double Eerie
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WanderWord
ListenBook has become my trusted companion for literary adventures. The app's features are exceptional. Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Daffy Girl
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
CuriousCrafter
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Whip 2T
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Tunez
The variety of narrators adds a unique touch to each book, making every experience special. I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. Absolutely loved the narration! The voice actor brought the characters to life with distinct tones and emotions. The production quality was top-notch, with no background noise or distractions. A truly immersive experience!
Zero Charisma
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Sugar Domino
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Digger
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Gabriel Dandelion
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MuseMaster
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Scratch Man
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences – a thoughtful feature. Audiobooks on this app have become my go-to entertainment for winding down. Audiobook enjoyment has never been this convenient. This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and enjoyable. 📚👌
Little Cobra
ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. ListenBook’s audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience.
Wild Kitten
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Knight Light
ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
Bleachers
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my own audio content with unparalleled ease and comfort. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual exploration and personal growth. 🎶📚 Replacing tunes with stories – my house is alive with the sound of narration! 🎧🏠
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