Book description
Nashville native Drew Bratcher writes musically about memory and memorably about music in uncommonly beautiful essays that announce the arrival of a major new voice. The title essay, a requiem in fragments, tells the story of a grandfather through his ear, comb, hands, El Camino, and clothes. Bratcher delivers a tough and moving tribute to a man who "went on ahead, on up the road, and then the road turned." Elsewhere, Bratcher directs his attention to Johnny Cash's looming presence over his childhood, the relative pain of red paper wasp stings, Dolly Parton's generative homesickness, the humiliations and consolations of becoming a new father, the experience of hearing his name in a Taylor Swift song, and the mystifying hymns treasured by both his great grandmother and D. H. Lawrence. Seamlessly blending memoir and arts criticism and aiming at both the heart and the head, this is a book about listening closely to stories and songs, about leaving home in order to find home, and about how the melodies and memories absorbed along the way become "a living music that advances and prevails upon us at formative moments, corralling chaos into the simple, liberating stockade of verse, chorus, verse."
Lunar Treat
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CyberScribe
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Skylark
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Natural Mess
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Light Lion
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Gullyway
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Mad Irishman
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Domino Combat
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Gunhawk
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Bae
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Lounge Master
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Renegade Slugger
This app has transformed my screen time into valuable learning and entertainment. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips. The app is so versatile. It works with all my audiobook formats.
Trick Baron
๐ถ๐ Enriching my environment with the power of storytelling โ audiobooks infuse my home with literary magic. ๐ง๐ ๐โโ๏ธ๐ Running through chapters has never been smoother โ the app's streamlined functionality keeps me on track with my reading goals. ๐โโ๏ธ๐ง Finally, an app that values usability โ navigating and listening is a breeze! A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Jungle King
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my audio content much more enjoyable in noisy environments. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is seamless. I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks during commutes and workouts. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive!
Cali Yacht
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Despair
I'm impressed by ListenBook's dedication to providing a comfortable listening experience. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has elevated my listening experience. With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze โ thank you, app developers! The app's performance is nothing short of impressive โ smooth, responsive, and designed with audiobook lovers in mind.
Wanted Candy
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FireBerry
Looping playback is my secret weapon for language learning. It's revolutionized my approach. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature.
DreamWeaver
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. This app is my constant companion, making every moment a chance to discover new worlds. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
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