Book description
'Exquisite . . . A genuine, melancholy masterpiece' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE'A journalistic marvel' JAMES MEEK'A powerful, unforgettable book' NADIFA MOHAMMEDFrom Orwell Prize winning journalist Ghaith Abdul-Ahad comes a searing and nuanced biography of a lost IraqThis is the story of a people who once lived under the rule of a megalomaniac leader who shaped the state in his own image. Then one day, after yet another war, a foreign army invaded, toppled the leader, destroyed the state, and proceeded to invent a new country. This is the story of a people who watched with horror as their world fragmented into a hundred different cities, as walls rose between them and bodies piled in the streets.From the American invasion to the Arab Spring, ISIS and beyond, A Stranger in Your Own City offers a remarkable de-centring of the West in the history and contemporary situation of the region. What comes to the fore is the effect on the ground: the human cost, the shifting allegiances, the generational change.'Shatters western assumptions . . . and offers cautious hope' The Observer'Haunting' Financial Times
Candy Butcher
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Nibbler
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go. I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives.
Hemlock
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Jungle King
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Osprey
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FearLeSS
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Devil Chick
I'm addicted to this app – it's a non-stop journey through captivating tales. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it!
Firedog
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. This app's user-friendly layout and quick access to controls have made audiobook listening a breeze. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
DreamWeaver
Listening to books in their original language has improved my foreign language skills. With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension.
Gamer Bean
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literary magic. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. I love how customizable the playback speed is. It makes listening so much more enjoyable.
Mad Viral
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The Howling Swede
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Troubled Pie
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GiddeeUP
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Moon Radar
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Neophyte Believer
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Buckshot
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Sultan of Speed
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
MindfulMingle
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way – through audiobooks! I can't imagine a day without this app – it has made my audiobook journey seamless and fulfilling. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling.
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