Book description
Thirteen-year-old Maya Beatriz Montenegro Calderon has vivid recurring dreams where she hears the ocean calling her. Mami's side of the family is known as "Los Locos," so maybe she actually is going crazy. But no time for that; the family business is where it's at. Whenever Maya, her sister Salma, and her three cousins, Ini, Mini, and Mo, aren't at school, you can usually find three generations of Calderones at CaféTaza, serving up sandwiches de pernil, mofongo, and the best cafés con leche in all of Brooklyn. One day, an unexpected visit from the estranged Titi Yaya from Puerto Rico changes everything. Because Yaya practices santeria, Abuela tells Maya and the other Calderon children are told to stay away from her. But If la viejita is indeed estranged from the family, why does Maya feel so connected to this woman she has never met before? And who is this orisha named Yemaya? On top of figuring all this out, Maya has a budding soccer career to consider, while fending off the local bully, and dealing with nascent feelings toward her teammate. But through it all, there's that alluring connection to a forbidden ancient practice-filled with a pantheon of Yoruban gods and goddesses-that keeps tugging at her, offering her a new perspective in life, tying her past to her present and future. Which path will Maya choose to fulfill her destiny?
Gro
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Prof. Smirk
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Legacy
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Seattle Jay
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Most Wanted
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Poppy Coffee
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Coffee
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Shade Nightman
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Eight Patrol
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Papa Smurf
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Tokyo Dream
This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that my audiobook collection is always accessible. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. This app is a game-changer for audiobook lovers! The interface is clean and easy to use.
K-9
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Mauve Cactus
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Spunky Sphinx
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Night Train
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Show Boat
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Indigo Red
I'm finally making progress on my reading goals, thanks to this app's convenience. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. Love the silky-smooth playback and easy-to-use interface. ListenBook is the best!
Demo
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LunaStar
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Scrapple
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. ListenBook has become my go-to app for exploring a diverse range of audiobooks. It offers a wide array of features that cater to different preferences and needs. With support for various formats, I can finally listen to my diverse audiobook collection.
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