Book description
The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Good Morning America Book Club Pick! Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR! Named a Notable Book of the Year by the Washington Post! "Historical fiction at its best!" A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan's personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection. But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle's complexion isn't dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white--her complexion is dark because she is African American. The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to--for the protection of her family and her legacy--to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.
Spunky Comet
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Fuzzy Claws
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High Woo
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Troublemasher
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Bad Beret
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Taz Ringer
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Rocky Highway
Tone adjustment adds a new layer of personalization to my audiobook experience. It's like having the narrator tailor the voice to my preferences. ListenBookโs playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features.
Dark Burn
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MeeP
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The China Wall
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Pluto
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Swing Setter
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Spunky Sphinx
Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features.
Tootsie Killer
I love how this app's user-friendly interface allows me to navigate through chapters and controls effortlessly. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy.
Unleashed
I'm constantly amazed by the vast selection โ there's always something new to discover. I'm addicted to this app's ability to turn mundane moments into opportunities for intellectual growth. Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! ๐๐ง
Athena Star
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. ListenBook's integration with AirDrop and sharing options makes it simple to spread the joy of storytelling. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
Chapstick
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Desert Haze
Listening to audiobooks has made my daily commute more enjoyable and productive. A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish.
Spunky Chick
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
DreadSherX
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for enjoying clear audio in any environment. I can't get enough of this app's intuitive controls โ it's the perfect way to indulge in audiobooks. ListenBook's controls for looping and shuffling playback have made studying and revisiting content a breeze.
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