Book description
Twenty-five year old Calla Williams is struggling since becoming guardian to her brother, Jamie. Calla is overwhelmed and tired of being the one who makes sacrifices to keep the family together. Jamie, full of good-natured sixteen-year-old recklessness, is usually off fighting for what matters to him or getting into mischief, often at the same time. Dre, their brother, promised he would help raise Jamie-but now the ink is dry on the paperwork and in classic middle-child fashion, he's off doing his own thing. And through it all, The Nightmare never stops haunting Calla: recurring images of her brothers dying that she is powerless to stop. When Jamie's actions at a protest spiral out of control, the siblings must go on the run. Taking refuge in a remote cabin that looks like it belongs on a slasher movie poster rather than an AirBNB, the siblings now face a new threat where their lives-and reality-hang in the balance. Their sister always warned them about her nightmares. They really should have listened. Razor-sharp, wildly imaginative, breathlessly harrowing, and utterly unforgettable, Listen to Your Sister is a hilarious and terrifying speculative tale of the nightmares that haunt us, and the deep, powerful love that can tie family together.Review"Anxiety metamorphoses into terror for a young Black woman fiercely protecting her own....A relentless descent into familial fears made manifest, both haunting and terribly familiar." -Kirkus Reviews "[An] addictive supernatural thriller." -Publishers Weekly "Heartfelt and darkly humorous...Fans of Jordan Peele's films will want to check this out." -BooklistSynopsisMost Anticipated by Goodreads, People, BookRiot, Reactor, Screenrant, and more For fans of Jordan Peele's films, Stranger Things, and The Other Black Girl, Listen To Your Sister is a laugh-out-loud, deeply terrifying, and big-hearted speculative horror novel from electrifying debut talent Neena Viel. Twenty-five year old Calla Williams is struggling since becoming guardian to her brother, Jamie. Calla is overwhelmed and tired of being the one who makes sacrifices to keep the family together. Jamie, full of good-natured sixteen-year-old recklessness, is usually off fighting for what matters to him or getting into mischief, often at the same time. Dre, their brother, promised he would help raise Jamie-but now the ink is dry on the paperwork and in classic middle-child fashion, he's off doing his own thing. And through it all, The Nightmare never stops haunting Calla: recurring images of her brothers dying that she is powerless to stop. When Jamie's actions at a protest spiral out of control, the siblings must go on the run. Taking refuge in a remote cabin that looks like it belongs on a slasher movie poster rather than an AirBNB, the siblings now face a new threat where their lives-and reality-hang in the balance. Their sister always warned them about her nightmares. They really should have listened. "A knockout debut." -Ashley Winstead "Incredibly original and seriously scary." - Nick Medina "A brilliant fever-dream of a novel that effortlessly dances between horror, literary, and family saga--sure to appeal to fans of Grady Hendrix, Tananarive Due, Mona Awad, and Stephen King. - Maria DongAbout the AuthorNeena Viel is a horror writer who lives in a cabin in the woods. A 2021-2022 Pitch Wars mentee, her work explores social horror and humor through a Black lens. She has a Bachelor's in Communication from Arkansas State University, and a Master's in Public Service from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. She is the Director of Development & Communications at Northwest Education Access, a Seattle-based nonprofit, and has over eight years of experience in philanthropy.
Poptart AK47
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DuckDuck
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Blue Despair
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Blister
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101
No more straining my eyes to read β now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. Absolutely love this app! It's made my daily commute so much more enjoyable. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of reading.
Prometheus
The controls on ListenBook are intuitive and user-friendly, making it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy. Sharing books with friends via AirDrop is so convenient. Thanks, ListenBook!
Mr. Spy
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app.
PixelPilgrim
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
Nutmeg Riot
The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Dez
I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. I can't imagine my daily activities without this app β it's my go-to for staying informed and entertained. Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
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