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.
Bazooka Har-de-har
The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! This app has added a touch of magic to my mundane moments – I'm forever grateful. Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. 📚🎧 Looping playback is a valuable study tool. It helps me grasp complex content and retain information.
Bleachers
ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. 🚗📖 Road trips have never been this entertaining – this app keeps me engaged on the highway! 🚙🎉 I've recommended ListenBook to all my fellow bookworms. It's a true companion for audiobook lovers. I'm impressed by the app's performance – it's stable, fast, and tailored for audiobook enthusiasts.
Dance Bloom
The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere.
RetroMirage
Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. 📚👏 I'm blown away by the powerful audio downloading options. So versatile! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Dance Cannon
This app's intuitive controls and user-friendly layout have made audiobook listening a true pleasure. 📚 Turning my phone into a portal of stories – this app's ease of use is remarkable! 📱💫 Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic! Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats.
Snapple Whistler
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. Thanks to ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become effortless, regardless of the source. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fantastic feature. It adds a personal touch. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to a whole new level.
Spooky Electric
Drag and drop downloads are genius. It simplifies the entire process. ListenBook’s design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
Trigger Warming
I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it!
Venom Charms
With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app. The interface is so clean and clutter-free. It’s a pleasure to use.
Infinite Hole
This audiobook app is a true gem – it brings stories to life with every click. ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. The ability to adjust playback speed and volume is a game-changer for me. Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
ThermalMode
Finally, an app that respects my busy lifestyle. Whether I'm commuting or exercising, this app's smooth playback and smart controls keep me engaged. 🏃♀️🎧 ListenBook has become my constant companion. It's like having a personal audiobook assistant. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
QuestQuill
The app's stability and reliability make it my go-to choice for audiobooks. Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now.
Blister
The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to connect with fellow book lovers. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
Spitfire
ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls. Highly engaging! The combination of a well-written story and skilled narration made this audiobook hard to pause. I finished it much faster than I expected because I just couldn’t stop listening.
Avenge Paws
The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket.
NecroBull
ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. ListenBook has given me the gift of time – turning daily tasks into moments of inspiration. Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments.
NexusNomad
I can't believe how quickly I finish books now, all thanks to this app. Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
WonderWords
Audiobooks have become my travel companions, and this app is my guide. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Palomino
ListenBook has made me fall in love with my audio content all over again – it's a must-have. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature for those who enjoy organized and structured listening.
Delicious
Audiobooks have made my long drives enjoyable, and this app is my co-pilot. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literature. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the audio quality and ensures that I can immerse myself fully in the content. The app is perfect for long commutes. It keeps me entertained for hours.
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