Book description
Selected by The Atlantic as one of THE GREAT AMERICAN NOVELS. ("You have to read them.")From the New York Times bestselling author of Parable of the Sower and MacArthur “Genius” Grant, Nebula, and Hugo award winner The visionary time-travel classic whose Black female hero is pulled through time to face the horrors of American slavery and explores the impacts of racism, sexism, and white supremacy then and now. “I lost an arm on my last trip home. My left arm.”Dana’s torment begins when she suddenly vanishes on her 26th birthday from California, 1976, and is dragged through time to antebellum Maryland to rescue a boy named Rufus, heir to a slaveowner’s plantation. She soon realizes the purpose of her summons to the past: protect Rufus to ensure his assault of her Black ancestor so that she may one day be born. As she endures the traumas of slavery and the soul-crushing normalization of savagery, Dana fights to keep her autonomy and return to the present.Blazing the trail for neo-slavery narratives like Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad and Ta-Nehisi Coates’s The Water Dancer, Butler takes one of speculative fiction’s oldest tropes and infuses it with lasting depth and power. Dana not only experiences the cruelties of slavery on her skin but also grimly learns to accept it as a condition of her own existence in the present. “Where stories about American slavery are often gratuitous, reducing its horror to explicit violence and brutality, Kindred is controlled and precise” (New York Times).“Reading Octavia Butler taught me to dream big, and I think it’s absolutely necessary that everybody have that freedom and that willingness to dream.” —N. K. Jemisin This book has been published with two different covers. Customers will be shipped the cover available.
Forger
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Delirious Supernova
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Boost
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Purity
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Danger Menace
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PixelPilgrim
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Shadow Gal
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Miss Nova
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PixelPilgrim
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Twix Bond
Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. With this app, I've discovered the joy of learning while I'm on the move – it's like having a tutor by my side. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives.
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Psycho Thinker
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Waylay Dave
I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to jump between sections. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
Trouble Mittens
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Demo Tequila
I love how this app seamlessly integrates into my busy schedule, making multitasking a breeze. Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable – this app's design is a triumph.
Father Abbot
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs.
Old Felix
I'm impressed by ListenBook's dedication to providing a comfortable listening experience. Say goodbye to monotony – this app's diverse format support and intuitive controls have turned my daily activities into thrilling audiobook adventures. 📱🔊 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
East Army
I've become so much more productive while cleaning or exercising – thanks to this app! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of reading.
BearDrift
Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys – this app's ease of use is a delight. ListenBook has rekindled my love for audiobooks. The app's interface is beautiful and user-friendly. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
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