Book description
Cassandra Khaw's dynamic and vibrant debut collection, Breakable Things, explores the fragile and nebulous bonds that weave love and grief into our existence. This exquisite and cutting collection of stories showcases a bloody fusion of horrors from cosmic to psychological to body traumas."Khaw (Nothing but Blackened Teeth) packs a gruesome punch with the 23 bite-size horror stories ... the distinctive authorial voice and uncanny atmospherics will surely find some fans."- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review"...a terrifying joy to read ... lyrical, brutal, and intensely unsettling..."-Library Journal, Starred Review"...superbly strange and beautiful ... deliciously warped... Twenty-three stories: all worth reading."-Locus"A delicious bowl of razor blades. With coiled prose and whetted instinct, Khaw's stories put a finger on the dark pulse of being human."- Rich Larson, author of Ymir and Tomorrow Factory "A remarkable collection of tales from one of the most versatile and vital voices of their generation. Cassandra Khaw's stories are deftly wrought and sharp enough to draw blood, building entire worlds in a scant few pages. Horrifying and beautiful!"- Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Road of Bones, and Ararat "Khaw takes the familiar and gives it a vicious cutting edge. Breakable Things is haunting, and in the best way, sneaky. It gets inside you, and when you least expect it, it strikes, leaving you bloodied on the floor unsure if you're laughing or crying."- Nghi Vo, author of The Chosen and the Beautiful "Some writers are simply indispensable if you want to understand your cultural moment. Cassandra Khaw is three of them. For reasons, take your pick: a (1) master storyteller who (2) finds multiple angles into the deepest recesses of your psyche to (3) leave you not just stricken, but strangely relieved, strangely edified. Breakable Things is a match-strike in the darkness that makes you understand the value of darkness. Enjoyed best under the covers!"- Carlos Hernandez, Award-winning author of the Sal and Gabi series
Crumb Cake
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Insane SweepKick
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Beetle King
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Lightweight
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Orange Teflon
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BuzzBait
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Acid Gosling
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Easy Mac
Audiobook enthusiasts, gather around! This app's exceptional features, from audio filters to robust support, have transformed my daily routines into storytelling moments. ππ§ ListenBook's audio filters allow me to customize the audio playback to suit my preferences perfectly.
Gothic Slacker
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Fiend Oblivion
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Woodland Beauty
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InsightfulInk
ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. The download options are versatile, making it a breeze to get my favorite audiobooks on the go. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue.
Nola
Audiobooks on this app have transformed my daily routines into engaging experiences. With this app, I've turned mundane tasks into moments of inspiration and education β it's brilliant! ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy.
Pitfall Whiskers
I'm addicted to the personalized recommendations β it's like the app knows me! The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours.
Sienna Princess
π§ Elevating my reading experience β this app's intuitive controls and organization features make audiobook enjoyment effortless. π±π Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Fantastic app! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Grave Scuttlebutt
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature! The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Voluntary
Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
180
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QuestQuill
Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has never been easier or more convenient. Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts. Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time. The interface is sleek and modern. Itβs a joy to use.
Sky
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
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