Book description
A dazzling Sephardic multigenerational saga that moves from Istanbul to Barcelona, Havana, and New York, exploring displacement, endurance, and family as home. A kaleidoscopic portrait of one family's displacement across four countries, Kantika--"song" in Ladino--follows the joys and losses of Rebecca Cohen, feisty daughter of the Sephardic elite of early 20th-century Istanbul. When the Cohens lose their wealth and are forced to move to Barcelona and start anew, Rebecca fashions a life and self from what comes her way--a failed marriage, the need to earn a living, but also passion, pleasure and motherhood. Moving from Spain to Cuba to New York for an arranged second marriage, she faces her greatest challenge--her disabled stepdaughter, Luna, whose feistiness equals her own and whose challenges pit new family against old. Exploring identity, place and exile, Kantika also reveals how the female body--in work, art and love--serves as a site of both suffering and joy. A haunting, inspiring meditation on the tenacity of women, this lush, lyrical novel from Elizabeth Graver celebrates the insistence on seizing beauty and grabbing hold of one's one and only life.
Silver Cup
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off.
Doz Killer
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Centurion Sherman
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Leaf Assassin
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Freesia
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Sneaky Lady
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StarZen
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Darth 44
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Mrs. Voltage
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PixelPathfinder
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Junkyard Dog
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Queen Bee
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Coffee
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WanderWord
Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple. ListenBookβs support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Martini Flower
I love that I can download content directly from the internet within the ListenBook app β so handy! I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. π₯ Simplifying my reading routine β the app's functionality ensures I'm always one click away from literary adventures. ππ
NemesisX
Audiobook lovers, you need this app in your life. The innovative features, from audio filters to compatibility, enhance my reading journey. ππ§ AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends. The user-friendly interface and precise controls make listening to audiobooks an absolute delight. Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information.
Fl00d
ListenBook is a must-have for audiobook lovers. The auto-rewind feature ensures I never miss a word. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy for me to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Nessie Pork
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work! Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If youβre looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Dredd
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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