Book description
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe unmissable new work from Ali Smith, following the dazzling Man Booker-shortlisted Seasonal quartetOne day in post-Brexit, mid-pandemic Britain, artist Sandy Gray receives an unexpected phone call from university acquaintance Martina Pelf. Martina is calling Sandy to ask for help with a mysterious question she's been left with after she's spent half a day locked in a room by border control officials for no reason she can fathom:'Curlew or curfew? You choose.'And what's any of this got to do with the story of a young and talented blacksmith hounded from her trade and her home more than five hundred years ago?Ali Smith's novel takes wing, soaring between our atomised present and our medieval past in the hope we can open our locked down homes and selves to all the other times, other species, other histories, other possibilities.'[An] entertaining and expert portrayal of the world we live in, seen by the most beguiling and likeable of novelistic intelligences' Telegraph'[Companion piece] makes you look at the world afresh. For me, it turned a cold and depressing day into a bright one' New StatesmanLONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2022LONGLISTED FOR THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZE 2022
High Deck
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Nueva Nova
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Moonflower
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Bit Sentinel
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Sly Bible
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All Natural
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42nd Street
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Acid Queen
The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature.
Midnight Rambler
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch adds convenience to my audiobook routine. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Sokol
I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. 📚✨ Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has never been easier or more convenient. ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Trixie
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Feral Mayhem
I'm absolutely in love with this app! It's like a library of stories in my pocket. This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. ListenBook has given me the gift of time – turning daily tasks into moments of inspiration. The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Dark Burn
I used to struggle to find time for books – now, I listen while doing chores! CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to connect. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Hoover Spark
Binaural audio processing is a godsend. My ears don't fatigue even during extended listening. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Mum Mary
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3P-own
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StarStrider
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Trip
ListenBook has made my audiobook journey effortless, turning every moment into an escape. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers! Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Lope Lope
This app is my secret weapon for making the most of my free time. Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is remarkable. I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable.
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