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THE RUNAWAY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK A NEW YORK TIMES READERS PICK: 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURYWINNER OF THE 2024 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PRIZE FOR AMERICAN FICTIONFROM ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF 2024NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR/FRESH AIR, WASHINGTON POST, THE NEW YORKER, AND TIME MAGAZINEONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2023"A murder mystery locked inside a Great American Novel . . . Charming, smart, heart-blistering, and heart-healing." -Danez Smith, The New York Times Book Review"We all need-we all deserve-this vibrant, love-affirming novel that bounds over any difference that claims to separate us." -Ron Charles, The Washington Post From James McBride, author of the bestselling Oprah's Book Club pick Deacon King Kong and the National Book Award-winning The Good Lord Bird, a novel about small-town secrets and the people who keep themIn 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows. Chicken Hill was where Moshe and Chona Ludlow lived when Moshe integrated his theater and where Chona ran the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. When the state came looking for a deaf boy to institutionalize him, it was Chona and Nate Timblin, the Black janitor at Moshe's theater and the unofficial leader of the Black community on Chicken Hill, who worked together to keep the boy safe. As these characters' stories overlap and deepen, it becomes clear how much the people who live on the margins of white, Christian America struggle and what they must do to survive. When the truth is finally revealed about what happened on Chicken Hill and the part the town's white establishment played in it, McBride shows us that even in dark times, it is love and community-heaven and earth-that sustain us. Bringing his masterly storytelling skills and his deep faith in humanity to The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, James McBride has written a novel as compassionate as Deacon King Kong and as inventive as The Good Lord Bird.
RiddleRanger
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Grinch Cheese
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DZE
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LerveDr
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Disco Thunder
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2nd Hand Joe
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Bug Blitz
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QuantumQuill
Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. Bookmarks are a must-have for any audiobook lover. They help me stay organized and engaged. The app's compatibility with Apple Watch elevates my workouts, making them more engaging and productive.
Kawaii Red
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Mammoth 2
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Sexy
With this app, I can read anytime, anywhere – it's a reader's dream come true. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Maple Destroyer
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Potato Sub
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3P-own
ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive!
Intimidation Station
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Friday Fox
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Lilac Lizard
I'm blown away by how this app has revolutionized my reading experience. ⭐️ Loving the fact that I can learn and listen at the same time – multitasking made easy! 🧠🎧 ListenBook has become my workout companion of choice. It keeps me motivated and entertained during exercise.
Scooby Did
I appreciate how ListenBook offers various methods for downloading audio – it caters to different preferences. The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. Effortlessly managing my audiobook collection – this app's functionality is a winner. ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day! Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful!
Dancing Madman
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. I've recommended this app to all my fellow audiobook enthusiasts. It's a game-changer! The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver.
ThickSKN
🧘♀️☕ Savoring moments of tranquility with a cup of tea and captivating tales! 🍵📖 🎶📚 Enriching my environment with the power of storytelling – audiobooks infuse my home with literary magic. 🎧🏠 My daily workouts are more enjoyable now, thanks to seamless integration with Apple Watch. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
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