Book description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEARNAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2020 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES * THE WASHINGTON POST * NPR * PEOPLE * TIME MAGAZINE* VANITY FAIR * GLAMOUR 2021 WOMEN'S PRIZE FINALIST"Bennett's tone and style recalls James Baldwin and Jacqueline Woodson, but it's especially reminiscent of Toni Morrison's 1970 debut novel, The Bluest Eye." --Kiley Reid, Wall Street Journal "A story of absolute, universal timelessness ...For any era, it's an accomplished, affecting novel. For this moment, it's piercing, subtly wending its way toward questions about who we are and who we want to be...." - Entertainment Weekly From The New York Times-bestselling author of The Mothers, a stunning new novel about twin sisters, inseparable as children, who ultimately choose to live in two very different worlds, one black and one white.The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Many years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other secretly passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. Still, even separated by so many miles and just as many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation, when their own daughters' storylines intersect? Weaving together multiple strands and generations of this family, from the Deep South to California, from the 1950s to the 1990s, Brit Bennett produces a story that is at once a riveting, emotional family story and a brilliant exploration of the American history of passing. Looking well beyond issues of race, The Vanishing Half considers the lasting influence of the past as it shapes a person's decisions, desires, and expectations, and explores some of the multiple reasons and realms in which people sometimes feel pulled to live as something other than their origins. As with her New York Times-bestselling debut The Mothers, Brit Bennett offers an engrossing page-turner about family and relationships that is immersive and provocative, compassionate and wise.
Boost
Kudos to the creators for making literature so accessible and enjoyable. The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content.
Silver Agent
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Scuffs
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DreamWeaver
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Helmet Destroyer
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Badger the Burglar
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Spoiler Betty
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IceDog
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Dance Cannon
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RiddleRover
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Hyper
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. Mastering audiobook navigation β this app's ease of use is commendable. I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
Slow Trot
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Icy Avenger
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. This app is a gift for book lovers who struggle to find reading time. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of reading.
Poppy Coffee
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Opulent Gamer
This app has made my road trips and flights infinitely more enjoyable. π± Turning my phone into a portal of endless stories β this app is pure magic! πβ¨ Binaural audio processing is a godsend. My ears don't fatigue even during extended listening. I love the ability to customize the skip buttons. Itβs so convenient.
The Belgian
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Fire Bite
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NightWonka
This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever. The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
GoldTouch
Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is impressive. ListenBookβs audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience.
Black Mustard
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that I can access my content without any limitations. I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. Audiobooks on this app have become my go-to entertainment for winding down.
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