Book description
A singular, stunning debut that transcends and transfigures genre--at once a bold retelling of biblical tales and an unforgettable contemporary coming-of-age story, connected in collapsing time across millennia. There are few love stories in the holy books. Love is what ruins. Love is what costs. Love is a flaming sword at our backs, a garden left to ruin and to wild. In Dayspring, Anthony Oliveira brings to vibrant, glorious life the gospel according to the disciple Christ loved--his companion in the days before the crucifixion, the only instrument that remembers with fidelity his sound. Sacred, profane, and rich with explicit desire and a poetic attention to form, Dayspring weaves electric and heart-wrenching stories of passion, grief, destruction, and survival into a narrative unmoored in space and time, one that re-examines and re-frames great and doomed figures from scripture and history, even as it casts its keen eye on the trials of modern life. Seamlessly blending fiction, memoir, and verse in the exhilarating tradition of Anne Carson and Madeline Miller, Dayspring is an immersive, mesmerizing work, one that wrenches beauty from cataclysm and finds bliss in apocalypse.
Pogue
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General Finish
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Barbera Shift
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Hyper Kong
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Earl of Arms
With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story. I'm impressed by the extensive statistics feature, allowing me to track my audiobook consumption over time.
Saturn Extreme
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Hobo Samurai
With ListenBook, I've found a versatile and enjoyable way to listen to audiobooks and expand my knowledge. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. 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.
Crash Enforcer
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RightN0w2
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Master Jetson
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Speedwell
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Bit Sentinel
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Solitaire
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Pepper
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NexusNavigator
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket. I love the ability to import books from my computer. Itβs so easy.
Ginger Chaos
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Shay
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Manimal
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. ListenBook's extensive library and user-friendly interface have made it my go-to app. I've rediscovered my love for reading, all thanks to this app's convenience. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. πͺ Flexing my reading muscles with this app's easy-to-use controls β I'm devouring books while managing my busy schedule. πΌπ
Infinite Hole
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is impressive.
Viceswerve
I can't get enough of this app β it's like having a personal library with me. Mastering audiobook navigation β this app's ease of use is commendable.
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