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.
Infinite Hole
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldnβt stop listening.
Fire Bite
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. This app has turned my mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for reading. π This app is a game-changer β its intuitive design and seamless functionality make listening to audiobooks a joy. ππ§ Navigating audiobooks effortlessly β this app's functionality is commendable. Revolutionizing the way I enjoy stories β this app's seamless playback and intuitive controls make it a must-have for every book enthusiast. π±π§
42nd Street
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. π§ Making housework more enjoyable β audiobooks turn mundane chores into moments of discovery. π§Ήπ ListenBook has transformed my daily commute. I look forward to my journeys with this app by my side.
MysticMingle
Kudos to the developers for optimizing this app for iOS 16. It runs like a dream on my device. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an indispensable part of my routine. Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use.
Casanova
I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level.
Lucky Aurora
ππ This app has rekindled my love for books β I can't stop listening! ππ§ βοΈ Turning mundane tasks into exciting adventures β this app makes folding laundry a breeze with audiobooks! ππ§ π± Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go β this app is like a portable library in my pocket. ππ The app's performance is beyond impressive. It's like it's tailor-made for my device.
Black Walnut
ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. Simplifying my reading routine β this app's ease of use is remarkable. ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing.
StarStrider
This app is not just about convenience β it's a gateway to new horizons of knowledge. ListenBook's support for various audio formats makes it a versatile app for all kinds of audiobook enthusiasts. This app is a blessing for those with busy schedules β it's like time travel through stories. ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It's seamlessly integrated with Apple Watch.
Dr. Cocktail
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. I'm so grateful for this app β it's like having a personal storyteller wherever I go. I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance β it's a must-have for any reader. I love the auto-rewind feature. Itβs great for when I zone out.
Racy Lion
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the clarity of recordings and makes my listening sessions more enjoyable. ListenBook has become my trusted companion. It's my go-to app for expanding my knowledge and enjoyment.
Turnip King
This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. β° Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks β energizing! π π§ π Adding excitement to each day β this app ensures that every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories. ππ Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch.
Broomspun
The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Fresh Peper
I'm hooked on this app's curated content β it's like having a personal librarian. Downloading books over WiFi is quick and hassle-free. Very convenient.
Winter Underdog
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable. ListenBook has revolutionized how I consume content. It's like having a personal library in my pocket.
Mallow Man
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch.
Star Killer
This app has revolutionized my daily routine β I can't imagine life without it. This app has added a touch of magic to my mundane moments β I'm forever grateful.
Hog Butcher
The narrator's voices are so soothing β a perfect way to unwind after a stressful day. I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is impressive. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature. 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!
Cinder Coffee
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. π Adding a touch of magic to mundane tasks β this app turns errands into epic quests! ππ Audiobooks anytime, anywhere β this app's functionality is a reader's delight. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Twin Blaze
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! ππ§ Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy!
Cujo
I've found solace in listening to audiobooks before bed β it's my form of meditation. I can't get enough of this app's convenience β it has turned my audiobook journey into a delightful habit. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
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