Book description
These are the books you should read. This is the canon. Upending our traditionally white-dominated 'to be read' piles, Joan Anim-Addo, Deirdre Osborne and Kadija Sesay push to the fore the voices and cultural perspectives that demand a place on everyone's shelves. From literary giants such as Toni Morrison, Salman Rushdie and Chinua Achebe to recent Man Booker Prize winners Paul Beatty and Bernardine Evaristo, the novels recommended here are in turn haunting and lyrical; innovative and inspiring; edgy and poignant. They are books that reflect the wide and diverse experiences of people from around the world, of all backgrounds and all races. They are books that represent voices that have for too long been silenced or side-lined.
About the Author
Professor Joan Anim-Addo is an academic, poet, playwright and publisher. She is Professor Emerita of Caribbean Literature and Culture at Goldsmiths University, London, and the co-founder of the world-first MA in Black British Literature. Dr Deirdre Osborne is Reader in English Literature and Drama at Goldsmiths University, London. She is committed to decolonising pedagogies and curriculum design and co-founded the world-first MA in Black British Literature. She is associate editor of Women's Writing. Kadija Sesay MBE is a writer and editor, and the founder of SABLE LitMag and SABLE LitFest. She has edited several anthologies of work by writers of African and Asian descent including co-editing IC3: The Penguin Book of New Black Writing in Britain. Kadija's poetry, stories and essays have been published in the UK, USA and Africa.
Roller Turtle
The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest. ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Noh Noh
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Petite Flurry
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Doz Killer
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Goatee Shield
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Sepukku
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Domino Combat
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Fatsy Bear
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Wildcat Appaloosa
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xFRST
Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing. ListenBook is fantastic! Supports every audiobook format I have. Super convenient!
Most Wanted
I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my daily dose of literary magic. π‘ Cleaning the house with an audiobook in the background β talk about productivity! π§Όπ ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Bombay Shivers
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Poppy Coffee
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xFRST
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LoreLoomer
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. Efficiency meets audiobooks β this app's functionality is a true standout. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly.
Honey
I appreciate the minimal ads β it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
All Natural
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle β I can enjoy books while doing chores! ListenBook's compatibility with various formats means I can now enjoy all my favorite audiobooks in one place. ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. Audiobooks have turned my mundane activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. π₯ Adding a spark of excitement to my daily routine β this app is my secret weapon! β¨π
Hitch Frenzy
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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