Book description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK - From the National Book Award-winning author of Between the World and Me, a boldly conjured debut novel about a magical gift, a devastating loss, and an underground war for freedom. "This potent book about America's most disgraceful sin establishes [Ta-Nehisi Coates] as a first-rate novelist."--San Francisco Chronicle IN DEVELOPMENT AS A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE - Adapted by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Kamilah Forbes, directed by Nia DaCosta, and produced by MGM, Plan B, and Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Films NOMINATED FOR THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD - NAMED ONE OF PASTE'S BEST NOVELS OF THE DECADE - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Time - NPR - The Washington Post - Chicago Tribune - Vanity Fair - Esquire - Good Housekeeping - Paste - Town & Country - The New York Public Library - Kirkus Reviews - Library Journal Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage. When his mother was sold away, Hiram was robbed of all memory of her--but was gifted with a mysterious power. Years later, when Hiram almost drowns in a river, that same power saves his life. This brush with death births an urgency in Hiram and a daring scheme: to escape from the only home he's ever known. So begins an unexpected journey that takes Hiram from the corrupt grandeur of Virginia's proud plantations to desperate guerrilla cells in the wilderness, from the coffin of the Deep South to dangerously idealistic movements in the North. Even as he's enlisted in the underground war between slavers and the enslaved, Hiram's resolve to rescue the family he left behind endures. This is the dramatic story of an atrocity inflicted on generations of women, men, and children--the violent and capricious separation of families--and the war they waged to simply make lives with the people they loved. Written by one of today's most exciting thinkers and writers, The Water Dancer is a propulsive, transcendent work that restores the humanity of those from whom everything was stolen. Praise for The Water Dancer "Ta-Nehisi Coates is the most important essayist in a generation and a writer who changed the national political conversation about race with his 2015 memoir, Between the World and Me. So naturally his debut novel comes with slightly unrealistic expectations--and then proceeds to exceed them. The Water Dancer . . . is a work of both staggering imagination and rich historical significance. . . . What's most powerful is the way Coates enlists his notions of the fantastic, as well as his fluid prose, to probe a wound that never seems to heal. . . . Timeless and instantly canon-worthy."--Rolling Stone
Midnight Bat
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Darling Peacock
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Lilac Lizard
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Sidewalk Enforcer
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Avenge Paws
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ThoughtTrailblazer
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Digger
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The China Wall
I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's intuitive and user-friendly design. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. ListenBook’s audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience.
Venom Charms
User-friendly audiobook experience – this app's design is a standout. Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. Flawless support for various audio formats. Very happy with it.
Grabber
ListenBook has elevated my audiobook enjoyment to a whole new level – it's a must-have for any audio enthusiast. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is a game-changer for my on-the-go listening. I can't get enough of ListenBook's silky-smooth playback and intuitive design. It's my go-to app for both leisurely listening and study sessions. ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before. ListenBook's compatibility with a wide array of audio formats makes it my ultimate audiobook companion.
Judge
With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
ELLerG!c
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the clarity of recordings and makes my listening sessions more enjoyable. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Potato Sub
Audiobooks on this app have made studying and learning a more enjoyable process. This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. 📱 No more lugging around heavy books – this app brings the library to my phone! 📚📱
Baby Brown
ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before. ListenBook’s interface is beautiful and functional. It’s my favorite app for audiobooks.
Frosty Snazz
I'm hooked on this app – it's like Netflix for book lovers! 💡 This app is a brilliant way to squeeze in reading time amidst my busy schedule! 📱👩🍳 🔥 Adding a spark of excitement to my daily routine – this app is my secret weapon! ✨📖 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment.
Muzish
I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now – all thanks to this app. The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits – so cool! ListenBook has redefined my workout routine. The controls are so user-friendly. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Rusty Vortex
ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its user-friendly interface and smooth playback. I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates into my life, enhancing every moment with stories. Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized.
Nibbler
I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant source of books. 🚶♂️🌟 Staying entertained during leisurely walks – audiobooks make outdoor time delightful! 🚶♂️🎧 Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Overrun
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Kickstart
I've become addicted to this app – in the best possible way! Automatic metadata extraction keeps my library organized. It's a time-saver! Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
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