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A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEARA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR, O Magazine, Vanity Fair, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, Shondaland, The New York Times Book Review, Boston Globe, Buzzfeed, Kirkus, Time, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, The Guardian, Literary Hub, Electric Literature, Self, The New York Public Library, Town & Country, Wired, Boston.com, Happy Mag, New Statesman, Vox, Shelf Awareness, Chatelaine, The Undefeated, Apartment Therapy, Brooklyn Based, The End of the World Review, Exile in Bookville, Lit Reactor, BookPage, i-DA FAVORITE BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, Barack ObamaA BEST BOOK FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS: AV Club, Chicago Tribune, New York Magazine/The Strategist, The Rumpus WINNER of the NBCC John Leonard Prize, the Kirkus Prize, the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER * LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER * WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER "So delicious that it feels illicit . . . Raven Leilani's first novel reads like summer: sentences like ice that crackle or melt into a languorous drip; plot suddenly, wildly flying forward like a bike down a hill." --Jazmine Hughes, The New York Times Book Review "An irreverent intergenerational tale of race and class that's blisteringly smart and fan-yourself sexy." --Michelle Hart, O: The Oprah Magazine No one wants what no one wants.And how do we even know what we want? How do we know we're ready to take it? Edie is stumbling her way through her twenties--sharing a subpar apartment in Bushwick, clocking in and out of her admin job, making a series of inappropriate sexual choices. She is also haltingly, fitfully giving heat and air to the art that simmers inside her. And then she meets Eric, a digital archivist with a family in New Jersey, including an autopsist wife who has agreed to an open marriage--with rules. As if navigating the constantly shifting landscapes of contemporary sexual manners and racial politics weren't hard enough, Edie finds herself unemployed and invited into Eric's home--though not by Eric. She becomes a hesitant ally to his wife and a de facto role model to his adopted daughter. Edie may be the only Black woman young Akila knows. Irresistibly unruly and strikingly beautiful, razor-sharp and slyly comic, sexually charged and utterly absorbing, Raven Leilani's Luster is a portrait of a young woman trying to make sense of her life--her hunger, her anger--in a tumultuous era. It is also a haunting, aching description of how hard it is to believe in your own talent, and the unexpected influences that bring us into ourselves along the way.
Lord Theus
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EchoEnigma
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a testament to its innovation. Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
NightDream
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Plenty Orange
ListenBook's seamless audio player has turned my listening sessions into moments of pure delight. If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. π§ Elevating my reading experience β this app's intuitive controls and organization features make audiobook enjoyment effortless. π±π ListenBook's user-friendly interface and powerful features have rekindled my love for audiobooks. The audio filters and precise controls are fantastic!
NoiseFire
ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy. The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster.
Grinch Cheese
With ListenBook, I've unlocked a world of educational and entertaining content right at my fingertips. π Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. π±π§ ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Papa Smurf
I'm absolutely in love with this app! The interface is so intuitive and user-friendly. I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook.
ByteBard
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RealmRanger
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Buckshot
This app has ignited my passion for reading once again β but in a modern, convenient way. The quick access to chapters and controls makes the app a joy to use. I'm always in control.
Rusty Vortex
ListenBook is a true audio treasure! It turns my own audio files into immersive listening experiences. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback.
Ba1t
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Bugger
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ManMaker
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EchoExplorer
I'm amazed by how this app effortlessly turns my daily routines into enjoyable learning sessions. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze β thank you, app developers! This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it! The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable. ListenBook has revolutionized how I consume content. It's like having a personal library in my pocket.
QuestWeaver
I'm hooked on ListenBook's silky-smooth playback, making my audio sessions truly enjoyable. ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey. ListenBook has transformed my daily commute. I look forward to my journeys with this app by my side. Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend! The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
ForumFusion
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Proper
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal β unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic!
QuestQuill
The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
Onion King
πββοΈπ Running through chapters has never been smoother β the app's streamlined functionality keeps me on track with my reading goals. πββοΈπ§ The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
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