Book description
A Best Book of the Year: The Washington Post - Chicago Tribune - NPR - Vogue - Elle - Real Simple - InStyle - Good Housekeeping - Parade - Slate - Vox - Kirkus Reviews - Library Journal - BookPage Longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize An Instant New York Times Bestseller A Reese's Book Club Pick "The most provocative page-turner of the year." --Entertainment Weekly "I urge you to read Such a Fun Age." --NPR A striking and surprising debut novel from an exhilarating new voice, Such a Fun Age is a page-turning and big-hearted story about race and privilege, set around a young black babysitter, her well-intentioned employer, and a surprising connection that threatens to undo them both. Alix Chamberlain is a woman who gets what she wants and has made a living, with her confidence-driven brand, showing other women how to do the same. So she is shocked when her babysitter, Emira Tucker, is confronted while watching the Chamberlains' toddler one night, walking the aisles of their local high-end supermarket. The store's security guard, seeing a young black woman out late with a white child, accuses Emira of kidnapping two-year-old Briar. A small crowd gathers, a bystander films everything, and Emira is furious and humiliated. Alix resolves to make things right. But Emira herself is aimless, broke, and wary of Alix's desire to help. At twenty-five, she is about to lose her health insurance and has no idea what to do with her life. When the video of Emira unearths someone from Alix's past, both women find themselves on a crash course that will upend everything they think they know about themselves, and each other. With empathy and piercing social commentary, Such a Fun Age explores the stickiness of transactional relationships, what it means to make someone "family," and the complicated reality of being a grown up. It is a searing debut for our times.
Venious
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Athens Fire
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Vortex
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Willow Dragon
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Blade
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Lskeee
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Stud muffin
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Freak
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Sepukku
ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice.
Truth
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Old Regret
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Green Ghost
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Gas Man
I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. Audiobook adventures simplified β this app's functionality is a revelation. Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Spellbinder
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MuseMaster
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CuriousCoder
Audiobook excellence simplified β this app's functionality is a true delight. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read. Auto-rewind is a very handy feature. Excellent app.
ByteBard
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files.
Engine Eye
Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. ππ± Tone adjustment is a brilliant addition that lets me personalize the narration to my liking. It adds an extra layer of connection to the audiobooks. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress.
Snout Pixie
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Sky Bully
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. π‘ Nurturing my curiosity with audiobooks β this app adds a touch of wonder to my daily routines. π±π This app has transformed my daily commute into a captivating journey of knowledge and entertainment.
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