Book description
Kathleen Grissom, New York Times bestselling author of the highly anticipated Glory Over Everything, established herself as a remarkable new talent with The Kitchen House, now a contemporary classic. In this gripping novel, a dark secret threatens to expose the best and worst in everyone tied to the estate at a thriving plantation in Virginia in the decades before the Civil War. Orphaned during her passage from Ireland, young, white Lavinia arrives on the steps of the kitchen house and is placed, as an indentured servant, under the care of Belle, the master's illegitimate slave daughter. Lavinia learns to cook, clean, and serve food, while guided by the quiet strength and love of her new family. In time, Lavinia is accepted into the world of the big house, caring for the master's opium-addicted wife and befriending his dangerous yet protective son. She attempts to straddle the worlds of the kitchen and big house, but her skin color will forever set her apart from Belle and the other slaves. Through the unique eyes of Lavinia and Belle, Grissom's debut novel unfolds in a heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful story of class, race, dignity, deep-buried secrets, and familial bonds.
Mr. Thanksgiving
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BloodEater
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Broomspun
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Combo Saw
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Celtic Charger
The range of supported formats is impressive. No more converting files! The app is well-designed and user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a joy.
MindfulMingle
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Marine Dre
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Hella Fella
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Freeway
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Flint
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Wildcat Appaloosa
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Spitfire
I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine.
Sick Saurus
ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it! ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day!
Grinch Cheese
I love how this app makes even the most mundane tasks exciting with audio stories. Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read β this app is always ready. Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's functionality is a reader's delight. ListenBook Pro is totally worth it. Unlimited audiobook length β I'm in! Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Aqua Diva
With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. I love how I can create playlists. Itβs perfect for organizing my books.
Scooby Did
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Despair
Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. The app's compatibility with CarPlay has made my road trips so much more enjoyable.
Twinkle Cocoa
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Truth
π This app's functionality is a masterpiece β it seamlessly integrates audiobooks into my daily routine. ππ¨ Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice! ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Roadblock
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. πΆπ Enriching my environment with the power of storytelling β audiobooks infuse my home with literary magic. π§π AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature!
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