Book description
A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR - A "funny and frank" (The New York Times) collection of essays on Blackness, faith, pop culture, and the challenges--and rewards--of finding one's way in the world, from a BuzzFeed editor and podcast host. "A memoir that is immense in its desire to give . . . a rich offering of image, of music, of place."--Hanif Abdurraqib, author of A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance At twelve years old, Elamin Abdelmahmoud emigrates with his family from his native Sudan to Kingston, Ontario, arguably one of the most homogenous cities in North America. At the airport, he's handed his Blackness like a passport, and realizes that he needs to learn what this identity means in a new country. Like all teens, Abdelmahmoud spent his adolescence trying to figure out who he was, but he had to do it while learning to balance a new racial identity and all the false assumptions that came with it. Abdelmahmoud learned to fit in, and eventually became "every liberal white dad's favorite person in the room." But after many years spent trying on different personalities, he now must face the parts of himself he's kept suppressed all this time. He asks, "What happens when those identities stage a jailbreak?" In his debut collection of essays, Abdelmahmoud gives full voice to each and every one of these conflicting selves. Whether reflecting on how The O.C. taught him about falling in love, why watching wrestling allowed him to reinvent himself, or what it was like being a Muslim teen in the aftermath of 9/11, Abdelmahmoud explores how our experiences and our environments help us in the continuing task of defining who we truly are. With the perfect balance of relatable humor and intellectual ferocity, Son of Elsewhere confronts what we know about ourselves, and most important, what we're still learning.
Sir Shove
Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Don Stab
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DanimalDaze
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Bleeker
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Good-lookinβ
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CloudFrenzy
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ForumFlare
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Take Away
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Pop Bee
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Babe
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Purity
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Trash Sling
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LunaStar
The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption β a fantastic way to measure my progress. ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine β it's my ultimate audio companion. I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers.
Force
ListenBook's library organization and book groups make managing my collection effortless. This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. This app's user-friendly controls and sleek design have made audiobook listening a truly immersive journey. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist.
Black Walnut
ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata. The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions.
CoB@lt
I love that I can enjoy audiobooks while cooking elaborate meals in the kitchen. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
NeoGermal
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
IdeaAlchemy
Unparalleled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch means I can take my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. Audiobook multitasking made easy β this app's functionality is top-notch. Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
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