Book description
The radical, joyful follow-up to the Goldsmiths Prize-winning Sterling Karat Gold.This is the story of Corey Fah, a writer on the cusp of a windfall, courtesy of the Social Evils prize committee, for whom the actual gong - and with it the prize money - remains tantalizingly out of reach.Neon beige, with UFO-like qualities, the elusive trophy leads Corey, with partner Drew and surprise eight-legged companion Bambi Pavok, on a spectacular detour through their childhood in the Forest - via an unlikely stint on reality TV. Navigating those twin horrors, through wormholes and time loops, Corey learns - the hard way - the difference between a prize and a gift.Both radiant and revolutionary, Isabel Waidner's fiction gleefully takes a hammer to false binaries, boundaries and borders, turning walls into bridges and words into wings. Fierce, fluid and funny, they free us to imagine another way of being.This is a novel about coming into one's own, the labour of love, the tendency of history to repeat itself and the pitfalls of social mobility. It's about watching TV with your lover.Praise for Sterling Karat Gold:'A piece of winged originality' Ali Smith'A beautifully defiant miracle of a book' Guy Gunarante'A sublime, mesmerizing feat' Irenonsen Okojie'A provocative act of resistance to our morally slippery times. Reading Waidner is like plugging into an electric socket of language and ideas' Guardian
Mantis Queen
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle – I can enjoy books while doing chores! ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection. One of the best audiobooks I’ve heard! The story was compelling, and the narrator’s delivery added depth to every scene. I found myself looking for excuses to listen just a little longer. Will definitely revisit this one!
Mr. Wholesome
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it! Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats.
Turnip King
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear and distraction-free listening.
ByteBard
🎉 My audiobook haven – this app is like a door to endless adventures and knowledge! 📚🔑 Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings. Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Romance Princess
ListenBook has breathed new life into my audiobook collection. I can't imagine using anything else. From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues!
Moonflower
With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's pure bliss. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem!
Popeye Wipeout
This app has transformed my long flights into productive and enjoyable experiences. ListenBook's dedication to delivering an exceptional experience is evident in every detail. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks – it's truly invigorating.
Dr. Cocktail
ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats makes it a versatile and essential app for audiobook enthusiasts. Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. 🎶📚 Replacing tunes with stories – my house is alive with the sound of narration! 🎧🏠
Silver Cup
I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app – it's revitalizing. With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app.
Spitfire
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a triumph. The app's integration with Apple Watch makes it an indispensable tool for my active lifestyle.
DragonBlood
The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. ListenBook's versatility with various audio formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from multiple sources effortlessly. ListenBook has elevated my learning experience. I'm retaining more information than ever. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Coma Stalk
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
Shady Prairie
📱 No more lugging around heavy books – this app brings the library to my phone! 📚📱 ListenBook has become my workout buddy. It keeps me entertained and motivated during exercise. I love the cloud integration. I can access my books from anywhere. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
RawSkills
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for enjoying clear audio in any environment. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Nickname Master
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. The fact that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats without DRM protection is a huge win. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks. I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Bae
Finally, an app that handles all my audiobook formats effortlessly. ListenBook is a must-have! 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.
Jelly Camber
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect.
Hog Butcher
ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures I never miss out on any audio gem. 🌟 This app is a game-changer – its intuitive design and seamless functionality make listening to audiobooks a joy. 🎉🎧 🔥 Streamlined functionality that's music to my ears – audiobook enjoyment has reached a new level of convenience. 🎵📖 Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend.
Bad Bond
This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go – it's my daily companion. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is a true delight. Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Spitfire
ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like my personal audiobook oasis. 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