Book description
From an award-winning author comes a wise and tender coming-of-age story about a nine-year-old girl who runs away from her Mississippi home in 1963, befriends a lonely woman suffering loss and abuse, and embarks on a life-changing road trip.Whistling past the graveyard. That’s what Daddy called it when you did something to keep your mind off your most worstest fear... In the summer of 1963, nine-year-old Starla Claudelle runs away from her strict grandmother’s Mississippi home. Starla’s destination is Nashville, where her mother went to become a famous singer, abandoning Starla when she was three. Walking a lonely country road, Starla accepts a ride from Eula, a black woman traveling alone with a white baby. Now, on the road trip that will change her life forever, Starla sees for the first time life as it really is—as she reaches for a dream of how it could one day be.
Toxic-oxide
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly.
Hobo Samurai
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VileHero
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Switch
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DreamWeaver
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Doughboy, Esq
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Wonder Lady
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Rummy Stickers
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Ship Whip
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. ListenBook's dedication to delivering a top-notch experience is evident in every detail. ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. π Elevating everyday moments β this app adds an extra layer of magic to every aspect of my day. πβ¨
Boost Princess
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Sass Burst
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Sultan of Speed
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Mud Finger
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Icy Avenger
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Po1son
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Jersey
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Blue Despair
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Breadmaker
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Treasure Devil
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Trick Baron
I can't get enough of the celebrity narrators β they add a unique charm to each book. Chapters, configurable auto-rewind, and bookmarks on ListenBook keep me in control of my content. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. Good for background listening. I didnβt get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narratorβs voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
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