Book description
'Toni Morrison was the lodestar who inspired us' Bernadine EvaristoTwyla and Roberta have known each other since they were eight years old, when they were thrown together as roommates in a girls' shelter. Inseparable then, they lose touch as they grow older, only to meet again later at a diner, a grocery store and then at a protest. The two women are seemingly at opposite ends of every problem but, despite their conflict, the deep bond their shared experience has forged between them is undeniable.Recitatif keeps Twyla's and Roberta's races ambiguous throughout the story. We know that one is white and one is black, but which is which? And who is right about the race of the woman the girls tormented at the orphanage?This story is a masterful exploration of what keeps us together and what keeps us apart, of race and the relationships that shape our lives. Now with a new introduction by Zadie Smith, it is as radically compelling and relevant today as it was when first written nearly forty years ago.'Toni Morrison is the greatest chronicler of the American experience that we have ever known' Tayari Jones'Her work is an act of giving her community back to itself, so that people - African-Americans but the diaspora as well - can see and witness themselves' Diana Evans
Frosty Squid
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Ember Rope
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Hightower
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Drop Stone
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Lord Pistachio
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Diamond Gamer
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Dandelion
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Eye Devil
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Muzish
This app has become my loyal companion during travels and relaxation times. This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. 📖🔊
CyberScribe
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Berry Succubus
No more straining my eyes to read – now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources. The noise reduction feature is a game-changer for clearer dictaphone recordings.
Die Slice
Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is a marvel. Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Demo
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a standout. The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. It helps me absorb information more effectively.
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