Book description
An Instant New York Times Bestseller A New York Times Notable Book One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2020Named One of the Best Books of the Year by: The Washington Post, NPR, Shelf Awareness, Esquire, Electric Literature, Slate, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and InStyleA chillingly personal and exquisitely wrought memoir of a daughter reckoning with the brutal murder of her mother at the hands of her former stepfather, and the moving, intimate story of a poet coming into her own in the wake of a tragedyAt age nineteen, Natasha Trethewey had her world turned upside down when her former stepfather shot and killed her mother. Grieving and still new to adulthood, she confronted the twin pulls of life and death in the aftermath of unimaginable trauma and now explores the way this experience lastingly shaped the artist she became.With penetrating insight and a searing voice that moves from the wrenching to the elegiac, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Natasha Trethewey explores this profound experience of pain, loss, and grief as an entry point into understanding the tragic course of her mother's life and the way her own life has been shaped by a legacy of fierce love and resilience. Moving through her mother's history in the deeply segregated South and through her own girlhood as a "child of miscegenation" in Mississippi, Trethewey plumbs her sense of dislocation and displacement in the lead-up to the harrowing crime that took place on Memorial Drive in Atlanta in 1985.Memorial Drive is a compelling and searching look at a shared human experience of sudden loss and absence but also a piercing glimpse at the enduring ripple effects of white racism and domestic abuse. Animated by unforgettable prose and inflected by a poet's attention to language, this is a luminous, urgent, and visceral memoir from one of our most important contemporary writers and thinkers.
MindfulMingle
ππ Reigniting my passion for books β this app is my newfound reading obsession! π₯π§ ποΈ Grocery shopping has taken an exciting turn β I'm on a mission to explore new worlds through audiobooks! ππ No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it!
GuTzd
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. π Who needs TV when you have this app? Every moment is a storytelling session! πΊπ§ ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks.
DriftDetector
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. The ListenBook app has made my daily routines more enriching, allowing me to learn while on the go. I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it! Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization!
Darth 44
With ListenBook, I can enjoy a wide range of audiobook formats without any hassle, making my listening experience seamless. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments. No more converting files β this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
StarZen
No more straining my eyes β this app lets me 'read' with my ears! Seamless audiobook integration β this app's functionality is a true gem.
WordWanderer
Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a true triumph. The app is perfect for people with busy schedules. I can listen on the go.
Scooby Did
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. I'm hooked on this app β it's my escape to different worlds and adventures. The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing β it's my relaxation therapy. Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
K-Tin Man
β° Waking up to audiobooks β mornings have never been this magical and inspiring! βοΈπ§ Looping playback is a study aid sent from heaven. It's helping me ace my exams!
Roadspike
I've become so much more productive while cleaning or exercising β thanks to this app! Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. It helps me absorb information more effectively.
Indestructible Potato
I've never been so excited about my daily commute β thanks to this app. I love the auto-rewind feature. Itβs great for when I zone out.
Low Menace
ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. βοΈ Turning mundane tasks into exciting adventures β this app makes folding laundry a breeze with audiobooks! ππ§ I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits.
Green Scavenger
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. Audiobooks have never been this engaging β this app takes them to the next level. π₯ Adding a spark of excitement to my daily routine β this app is my secret weapon! β¨π The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Flashpoint
The fact that ListenBook doesn't just play, but enhances audio quality, is truly remarkable. This app is a treasure trove of knowledge, entertainment, and imagination. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true for those epic tales. It's like having a personal audiobook library in your pocket. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Zero Corn
π This app has ignited my passion for reading β I can't get enough of its convenience! ππ₯ ποΈ Soaking up the sun with an audiobook by my side β beach days just got better! ποΈπ ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true for those epic tales. It's like having a personal audiobook library in your pocket.
Viceswerve
ListenBook's integration of artwork and metadata adds a visually appealing touch to my library. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
Eerie
This app's sleek design and intuitive navigation have made audiobook listening a seamless experience. This app is my secret weapon for learning while I'm on the move. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorβs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnβt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Scrapper
ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app. Audiobook excellence simplified β this app's functionality is a true delight. Drag and drop downloads are so convenient. No more messing around with complicated steps. Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance!
Sugar Man
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Lucifurious
ListenBook's customizable audio filters allow me to personalize my listening experience β a fantastic feature. π Rekindling my love for reading β this app has reintroduced me to the joy of books in a whole new way. ππ₯ Navigating through chapters is a breeze. I can easily jump to the parts I want to listen to. ListenBook has become my ultimate audiobook companion. It enhances every listening session. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends, sparking engaging conversations and connections that transcend boundaries.
Twinkle Cutlass
πΌ Making work hours fly by with captivating stories β a true work-life balance! π»π AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature! The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours. The app never crashes. Itβs reliable and stable.
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