Book description
Juan Gay is on his deathbed. He has decided to spend his last days in The Palace: a monumental, fading institution in the desert, which was an asylum in another lifetime. There, a young man tends to this dying soul - someone who Juan met only once, but who has haunted the edges of his life ever since.As the end approaches, the two trade stories - resurrecting lost loves, lives, mothers and fathers - and their lives are woven, ineluctably, into a broader story of pathology and oppression. Charged with sifting through Juan's belongings, our narrator uncovers a copy of Sex Variants: A Study in Homosexual Patterns, its pages blacked out, censored, reduced down to poetic dispatches. And, as he sifts through the manuscript, another story is told: that of Jan Gay - a radical, queer anthropologist - whose ground-breaking work was co-opted, and stifled, by the committee she served.Blackouts is a haunting, dreamlike rumination on memory and erasure, on the ways in which stories sustain histories. Both emotionally and intellectually daring, Justin Torres blends fact with fiction - drawing from historical records, screenplays, testimony and image - force us to look again at the world we have inherited and the narratives we have received.
Mad Irishman
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Shade Nightman
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Suicide Jockey
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Marine Dre
I've never been so excited about my daily commute – thanks to this app. This app's library is a treasure trove – I'm always discovering new favorites. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction makes sure that background distractions don't interfere with my listening. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Wolf Tribune
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. Listening to audiobooks has turned mundane tasks into enjoyable experiences. Thanks to this app, listening to audiobooks has become a delightful habit.
Shimmy Shammy
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Delicious Wing
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments.
Dove Dolce
Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design have won me over. 📚👏 Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized.
HOV
⏰ Maximizing my time with efficient features – this app's functionality lets me dive into stories even in the busiest moments. 📚⏳ Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful! Tone adjustment adds a personalized touch to the narration, making the audiobook experience even more immersive. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you!
Winter Bite
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K-9
ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a triumph. ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover.
Pitfall
This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. 📚 Accessing my favorite authors and genres is a breeze with this app's user-friendly functionality. 📱🎧 The app is so user-friendly. Even my grandma can use it! I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Lady Petal
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. Streamlining my audiobook journey – this app's design is top-notch. Automated artwork and metadata extraction make my audiobook library look neat and professional.
FrankenGrin
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Bowler
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay enhances my daily commute, making it a productive and enjoyable experience. With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience.
New York Mood
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level. ListenBook has all the features I need. My go-to audiobook app!
Cosmo
ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio – from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. is a breeze. It's incredibly convenient for building my collection. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Don Stab
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SunVolt
ListenBook has made me fall in love with audiobooks all over again – it's a must-have app. The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access.
Kinged
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks – it's truly invigorating. Effortlessly switching between stories – this app's ease of use is impressive. User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is a true marvel. I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
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