Book description
From the New York Times bestselling author of House of Eve--a 2023 Reese's Book Club Pick! A Best Book of the Year by NPR and Christian Science Monitor Called "wholly engrossing" by New York Times bestselling author Kathleen Grissom, this "fully immersive" (Lisa Wingate, #1 bestselling author of Before We Were Yours) story follows an enslaved woman forced to barter love and freedom while living in the most infamous slave jail in Virginia. Born on a plantation in Charles City, Virginia, Pheby Delores Brown has lived a relatively sheltered life. Shielded by her mother's position as the estate's medicine woman and cherished by the Master's sister, she is set apart from the others on the plantation, belonging to neither world. She'd been promised freedom on her eighteenth birthday, but instead of the idyllic life she imagined with her true love, Essex Henry, Pheby is forced to leave the only home she has ever known. She unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the bowels of slavery at the infamous Devil's Half Acre, a jail in Richmond, Virginia, where the enslaved are broken, tortured, and sold every day. There, Pheby is exposed not just to her Jailer's cruelty but also to his contradictions. To survive, Pheby will have to outwit him, and she soon faces the ultimate sacrifice.
Spitfire
This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy. Noise reduction and voice tone changing are brilliant features.
WanderWord
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Zod
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Noisy Girl
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FLAK Angel
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Breadmaker
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Martini Flower
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Firefly
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Freesia
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Digger
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Pixie
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Fatsy Bear
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Shadow Chaser
Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful.
Combo Saw
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MindfulMingle
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Slinger
This app has turned even my mundane tasks into exciting learning opportunities. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. Listening statistics are a great motivator. Love this feature!
Twine X
Audiobooks made simple – this app's functionality is a breath of fresh air. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. I’m blown away by how feature-rich ListenBook is. From the customizable themes to the car mode, everything is designed with the user in mind. The app works flawlessly, and I’ve had zero issues with crashes or bugs. Highly recommend!
Digital Equinox
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Tweety
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VPR
This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. 💡 Balancing learning and living effortlessly – audiobooks on demand, thanks to this app! 🎧💫 Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is a marvel. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
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