Book description
"Richly nuanced and beautiful. . . . An immersive and magical tale of loneliness, love, and finding hope." (Buzzfeed)"A layered novel of many complex characters...To keep their worlds safe, Chava and Ahmad must access both their greatest supernatural powers and their deepest human impulses." (Historical Novels Review) In this enthralling historical epic, set in New York City and the Middle East in the years leading to World War I-- the long-awaited follow-up to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Golem and the Jinni--Helene Wecker revisits her beloved characters Chava and Ahmad as they confront unexpected new challenges in a rapidly changing human world.Chava is a golem, a woman made of clay, who can hear the thoughts and longings of those around her and feels compelled by her nature to help them. Ahmad is a jinni, a restless creature of fire, once free to roam the desert but now imprisoned in the shape of a man. Fearing they'll be exposed as monsters, these magical beings hide their true selves and try to pass as human--just two more immigrants in the bustling world of 1900s Manhattan. Brought together under calamitous circumstances, their lives are now entwined--but they're not yet certain of what they mean to each other.Both Chava and Ahmad have changed the lives of the people around them. Park Avenue heiress Sophia Winston, whose brief encounter with Ahmad left her with a strange illness that makes her shiver with cold, travels to the Middle East to seek a cure. There she meets Dima, a tempestuous female jinni who's been banished from her tribe. Back in New York, in a tenement on the Lower East Side, a little girl named Kreindel helps her rabbi father build a golem they name Yossele--not knowing that she's about to be sent to an orphanage uptown, where the hulking Yossele will become her only friend and protector.Spanning the tumultuous years from the turn of the twentieth century to the beginning of World War I, The Hidden Palace follows these lives and others as they collide and interleave. Can Chava and Ahmad find their places in the human world while remaining true to each other? Or will their opposing natures and desires eventually tear them apart--especially once they encounter, thrillingly, other beings like themselves?
Miss Murder
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True Sweetness
Audiobook journey simplified β this app's functionality is a wonderful surprise. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to share stories and connect with friends.
Elektrik
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Pop Bee
This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable. The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
HOV
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ManManMan
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Apple Nola
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. ππ This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Phoenix Sparrow
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it! What a delightful listening experience! The narrator's timing was impeccable, knowing exactly when to pause for effect or let the words flow. Their character voices were distinct yet natural - no over-the-top accents or distracting vocal tics. The audio quality was consistently excellent.
Digger
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life β it's incredible. This app's simplicity has made me fall in love with books all over again. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is truly impressive. Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's functionality is a standout.
Light Despair
I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Nutmeg Riot
Audiobooks have become my companions during long hours of household chores. Easy access to chapters and silky-smooth playback. Love it!
ReiGnZ
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Bleach
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Twisty Dew
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Hairpin
Bravo to the creators of this app β they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. ππ The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy.
ShadowDancer
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Gabriel Dandelion
Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization β top-notch. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of.
InsightInkwell
ListenBook's compatibility with multiple downloading methods ensures there's always a way to get my content. No more fussing with synchronization β this app just gets it done!
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