Book description
'This breathtaking collection is a marvel ... One of my literary foremothers.' Tayari Jones'Astute, brilliantly observed, these timeless stories are remarkable. It's all the more poignant to know the writer died at such a heartbreakingly young age:' Jackie Kay'Oliver exquisitely projects the biggest narrative of mid-century America - Jim Crow - onto the smallest realities of everyday Black life. These stories are all gems.' Mendez'Prose of such unexpected grace, with such sharp Gothic swerves, that you hold your breath, completely at Oliver's mercy. What a talent.' Lucy CaldwellAnd she was becoming frightened too, looking at all those white faces pressed against the windowpanes.One Black family comes under attack as their little boy prepares to start at an all-white school.Friends plan a protest sit-in at the Rose Crest Tea Room, only to be arrested.The first Black student - always the 'Experiment' - retreats into her closet at a newly integrated college.And when a social worker enters a secluded woodland cabin, she meets the fate of all visitors . . .Tragically killed aged twenty-two in 1966, Diane Oliver's masterly stories resonate today with renewed urgency. Steeped in the nightmarish horror of life for the Black community in the Jim Crow-era American South, these chilling tales explore toxic racism and the human toll of activism for 'the cause' with heartbreaking empathy and wisdom. Depicting African American families whole and broken, daily injustices and life-threatening political struggle, Neighbors restores a lost star to the twentieth-century literary canon.
BearDrift
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Winter Underdog
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Mad Viral
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Skittle Mine
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Gingersnap Woman
The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Whistler
User-friendly brilliance! This app's functionality enhances my audiobook experience. I'm impressed with the wide range of supported formats. Finally, an app that plays all my audiobooks flawlessly. With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience! I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. It’s so convenient. 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.
Raggedy Ann
I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. Elegant design and easy-to-navigate interface. Very pleased with ListenBook. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Mammoth 2
With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. Audiobook adventures simplified – this app's functionality is a revelation. Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is commendable. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a thoughtful and enjoyable way to share my favorite stories with friends and introduce them to new worlds of literature.
Ice
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app!
Silver Rose
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Coldy
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Curio
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Easy Street
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Sun Leo
The convenience of switching between devices without losing my place is a lifesaver. ListenBook has transformed my mundane activities into enjoyable moments of learning and entertainment. This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished.
Hog Butcher
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions. I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it!
Double Eerie
Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go – kudos to this app's functionality. CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged.
Sexual Chocolate
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Demand Chopper
Audiobook listening has never been this easy and convenient – it's like having a personal narrator. With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous.
Jersey
I love that I can enjoy audiobooks while cooking elaborate meals in the kitchen. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. I can finally listen to all my audiobooks seamlessly with ListenBook. The customizable playback controls and chapter navigation make it a breeze.
Pepper Legs
This app has enriched my daily routine and added a touch of intellectual stimulation. I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
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