Book description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | A NEW YORK TIMES,TIME, GUARDIAN,WASHINGTON POST, NPR, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, KIRKUS and BOOKRIOT BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTIONIt might do all of us some good to reconsider what 'making it' even means.Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, in the 1990s, Hanif Abdurraqib witnessed a golden era of basketball, one in which legends like LeBron James were forged -- and countless others weren’t. His lifelong love of the game leads Abdurraqib into a lyrical, historical, and emotionally rich exploration of what it means to make it, who we think deserves success, the tension between excellence and expectation, and the very notion of role models, all of which he expertly weaves together with intimate, personal storytelling.There’s Always This Year is a triumph from one of America’s most celebrated and insightful writers. It brims with joy, pain, solidarity, comfort, outrage, and hope. No matter the subject, Abdurraqib’s exquisite writing is always poetry, always profound, and always a clarion call to radically reimagine how we think about our culture, and ourselves.
Delicious
This app has transformed my daily walks into insightful journeys of knowledge – talk about efficiency! This app's ease of use has made my downtime more enriching and enjoyable. 👩🍳 Elevating culinary experiences with auditory tales – cooking has never been this entertaining and educational! 🍳🎧 ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Hog Butcher
I can't believe how easy it is to download audio from various sources. So convenient! The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Drop Stone
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. 🧘♀️☕ Sipping tea and getting lost in stories – the ultimate way to unwind! 🍵📖 ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Jelly Momentum
The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits – so cool! Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings. Supports extensive playlists and bookmarks. Very user-friendly. Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it!
SWAT Honey
Audiobook excellence – this app's design enhances my reading experience. The statistics tracking is a nice touch. ListenBook helps me keep track of my audiobook habits.
ManBreaker
Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. Looping playback helps me retain knowledge from audiobooks effectively. It's an invaluable tool.
Mad Viral
📚 Embracing a new reading habit with this app's seamless accessibility. Say goodbye to boredom! 📱🎉 One of the best audiobooks I’ve heard! The story was compelling, and the narrator’s delivery added depth to every scene. I found myself looking for excuses to listen just a little longer. Will definitely revisit this one! The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Moon Solitaire
I never knew my daily walks could be so fulfilling – all thanks to this app. 🚗📚 Turn traffic into a literary escape – this app's functionality keeps me engaged while I'm on the move. 🚗🎧 The ability to adjust playback speed is a fantastic study aid. I'm absorbing information faster than ever.
Saint La-Z-Boy
Audiobooks have made my workouts more enjoyable, and I'm seeing results! With ListenBook, I've found a way to make the most of my free time while indulging in my love for audiobooks. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys – this app's ease of use is a winner. ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience.
Roma Kabuki
I can finally tackle my reading list while stuck in traffic – what a win! I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. Thanks to ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks without the need for constant synchronization. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind.
Sky Herald
I love how this app's chapters, bookmarks, and controls give me full control over my audiobook journey. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant source of books. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile. The app is lightweight and doesn’t drain my battery. 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!
Digger
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. ListenBook's audiobook player is a true workhorse – chapters, controls, and filters are all seamlessly integrated. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources. I’ve tried several audiobook players, but ListenBook stands out for its reliability and ease of use. The equalizer and voice boost features make every book sound amazing. Plus, the dark mode is perfect for nighttime listening. Great job, developers!
Snout Pixie
ListenBook's looping playback, shuffle feature, and configurable controls make learning a breeze. ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. Audiobook immersion without complications – this app's ease of use is commendable. Absolutely loved the narration! The voice actor brought the characters to life with distinct tones and emotions. The production quality was top-notch, with no background noise or distractions. A truly immersive experience!
Congo Wire
ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. 🎉📚 Rekindling my passion for books – this app has sparked a reading revolution in my daily life! 🔥📖 Audiobooks made convenient – this app's functionality is impressive. ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time.
NexusNavigator
The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a portable audiobook library that I can carry everywhere. Book groups feature keeps series and related titles together. Neat and tidy! The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue.
Dance Bloom
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is – it's like being inside the story. ListenBook's audiobook player is a true workhorse – chapters, controls, and filters are all seamlessly integrated. Audiobooks anytime, anywhere – this app's functionality is a reader's delight. Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. 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.
Bit Sentinel
Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. Audiobook joy made simple – this app's ease of use is commendable. ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that my audiobook collection is always accessible. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Burn
No more straining my eyes to read – now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. With ListenBook, every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories and gain knowledge. This app's ease of use has made my long drives educational and enjoyable. ListenBook has become my go-to audiobook app. It's dependable, user-friendly, and enhances every listening session.
Kamikaze Granny
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way.
Gabriel Dandelion
Seamless audiobook integration – this app's functionality is truly remarkable. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
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