Book description
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST 2022 Publishers Weekly Top 10 BEST BOOKS OF 2022 "Gayl Jones's work represents a watershed in American literature."--Imani Perry Legendary writer Gayl Jones returns with a stunning new novel about Black American artists in exile Gayl Jones, the novelist Toni Morrison discovered decades ago and Tayari Jones recently called her favorite writer, has been described as one of the great literary writers of the 20th century. Now, for the first time in over 20 years, Jones is publishing again. In the wake of her long-awaited fifth novel, Palmares, The Birdcatcher is another singular achievement, a return to the circles of her National Book Award finalist, The Healing. Set primarily on the island of Ibiza, the story is narrated by the writer Amanda Wordlaw, whose closest friend, a gifted sculptor named Catherine Shuger, is repeatedly institutionalized for trying to kill a husband who never leaves her. The three form a quirky triangle on the white-washed island. A study in Black women's creative expression, and the intensity of their relationships, this work from Jones shows off her range and insight into the vicissitudes of all human nature--rewarding longtime fans and bringing her talent to a new generation of readers.
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Poptart AK47
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Baby Brown
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Delirium
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NexusNomad
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CosPlatoon
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VisionVoyager
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Lava Nibbler
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Clover Dragon
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. The appβs design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
ForumFlare
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Steel Heart
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Pink Stream
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MuseMaster
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience!
SWAT Honey
I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis.
ThoughtTrail
The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Danger Menace
π Adding excitement to each day β this app ensures that every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories. ππ ListenBook's compatibility with various audio formats is impressive. From MP3 to FLAC, it handles them all flawlessly.
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