Book description
A Reese's Book Club YA Pick and New York Times Bestseller From the critically acclaimed author of Luck of the Titanic, Under a Painted Sky, and Outrun the Moon comes a powerful novel about identity, betrayal, and the meaning of family. By day, seventeen-year-old Jo Kuan works as a lady's maid for the cruel daughter of one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. But by night, Jo moonlights as the pseudonymous author of a newspaper advice column for the genteel Southern lady, Dear Miss Sweetie. When her column becomes wildly popular, she uses the power of the pen to address some of society's ills, but she's not prepared for the backlash that follows when her column challenges fixed ideas about race and gender. While her opponents clamor to uncover the secret identity of Miss Sweetie, a mysterious letter sets Jo off on a search for her own past and the parents who abandoned her as a baby. But when her efforts put her in the crosshairs of Atlanta's most notorious criminal, Jo must decide whether she, a girl used to living in the shadows, is ready to step into the light. With prose that is witty, insightful, and at times heartbreaking, Stacey Lee masterfully crafts an extraordinary social drama set in the New South. This vividly rendered historic novel will keep readers riveted as witty, observant Jo deals with the dangers of questioning power. --The Washington Post Holds a mirror to our present issues while giving us a detailed and vibrant picture of life in the past. --The New York Times A joyful read . . . The Downstairs Girl, for all its serious and timely content, is a jolly good time. --NPR
Predator
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Grave Scuttlebutt
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57 Pixels
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Marigold Loot
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Tokyo Dream
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VisionVoyager
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Red Heroine
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ELLerG!c
Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization! The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings.
AxelRoad
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Night Train
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Pinball Wizard
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LoreLoomer
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Congo Wire
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LunaStar
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. I'm amazed at how this app's features cater to audiobook enthusiasts' every need. ππ Road trips have never been this entertaining β this app keeps me engaged on the highway! ππ As an audiobook enthusiast, I'm in awe of ListenBook's advanced features. The ability to adjust the reader's voice tone is a unique and fun addition.
Flint Cast-Iron
The family subscription option is a money-saver β everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. The app's integration with CarPlay enhances my road trips with immersive audiobook journeys. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
Tokyo Dream
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Captain Peroxide
Listening to audiobooks with my kids has become a cherished bonding activity. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful.
White Snare
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Delicious Wing
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QuestWeaver
Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. I can't get enough of this app's convenience β it has transformed my audiobook journey into a joyous experience. I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life.
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