Book description
Winner of the Chicago Review of Books Award for FictionA Heartland Booksellers Award NomineeAn NPR Best Book of the YearA BookPage Best Book of the YearA Library Journal Best Winter/Spring Debut of 2020A Most Anticipated Book of 2020 from the Boston Globe and The MillionsA Best Book of February 2020 at Salon, The Millions, LitHub and Vol 1. Brooklyn"A stunner--equal parts epic and intimate, thrilling and elegiac."--Laura Van den Berg, author of The Third Hotel "Smart and heart-piercing...a story of displacement, erasure, identity, mythology, and the ability of literature to simultaneously express and transcend our lives." --NPR.orgIn 1929 in New Orleans, a Dominican immigrant named Adana Moreau writes a science fiction novel. The novel earns rave reviews, and Adana begins a sequel. Then she falls gravely ill. Just before she dies, she destroys the only copy of the manuscript.Decades later in Chicago, Saul Drower is cleaning out his dead grandfather's home when he discovers a mysterious manuscript written by none other than Adana Moreau. With the help of his friend Javier, Saul tracks down an address for Adana's son in New Orleans, but as Hurricane Katrina strikes, they must head to the storm-ravaged city for answers. What results is a brilliantly layered masterpiece--an ode to home, storytelling and the possibility of parallel worlds."Hypnotizing." --New York Times Book Review"Deftly conjured...thematically vital." --Washington Post
Toxic-oxide
This app has introduced me to genres I never thought I'd enjoy – it's eye-opening. The ability to adjust playback speed and volume is a game-changer for me. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with it—the narration was fine, and the story was okay—but nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
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Eerie Mizzen
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Swing Setter
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Rando Tank
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Juice Petite
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ThreadTraveler
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Mad Robin
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DollFaceKillah
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Shadow Gal
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The Beekeeper
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Twisty Freesia
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. Audiobooks made convenient – this app's functionality is impressive. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Broomspun
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is a true marvel. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library. Download options are abundant, from WiFi to iTunes. It's all about convenience with this app.
Combo Saw
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DollFaceKillah
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The China Wall
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Undergrad
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my daily activities more seamless and convenient. Audiobook enjoyment has become an integral part of my routine, thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. A must-have! 📖📱 Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality. ListenBook has all the features I need. My go-to audiobook app!
Martini Flower
Being able to download audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. ListenBook's features are a bookworm's dream come true – from chapters to bookmarks, it's got everything. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. This audiobook made my workouts fly by! The engaging narration kept me motivated to keep listening, which meant longer gym sessions. The narrator's energy matched the material perfectly - upbeat when needed, somber when appropriate. A great example of how narration can enhance text.
Lope Lope
ListenBook's extensive statistics feature adds a new level of insight to my audiobook habits. I can't get enough of this app – it's a true game-changer for book lovers. Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that allows for a personalized listening experience. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
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