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.
StorySculptor
Listening to audiobooks has become my ultimate way to unwind after a long day. As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. β° Maximizing my time with efficient features β this app's functionality lets me dive into stories even in the busiest moments. πβ³ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Jester
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ManMaker
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WanderWord
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Crazy Eights
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Opulent Gamer
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Darkside Hooker
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Cooger
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Darkside Isis
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Greek Rifle
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Taffy Duchess
This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to spread the joy of storytelling. A fun feature! Adjusting the tone of the voice is an innovative feature that enhances the immersion in the content.
Light Despair
This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. π Transforming my mundane routine into a captivating journey β thank you, this app! β¨π Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats!
Friday Fox
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made multitasking with audio content a breeze. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. No more limits on the genres I can explore! This app's versatility in downloading and organizing audiobooks ensures I always have a captivating tale at my fingertips. ππ± ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use.
Winded On Friday
ListenBook Pro's sharing features allow me to spread the joy of audiobooks with my friends and family. π Adding excitement to each day β this app ensures that every moment is an opportunity to explore new stories. ππ I love the compatibility with iOS 16. The app runs smoothly and flawlessly.
Spoiler
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. π Reading has never been this easy β this app fits right into my fast-paced lifestyle. ππ« Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes β options galore to suit everyone's preferences.
Automatic Slicer
ListenBook is a game-changer β it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. ποΈ Basking in the sun with an audiobook β relaxation meets storytelling paradise! βοΈπ
Spit Turanga
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DreamDasher
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to maintain audio quality even for formats like FLAC and AWB. This app is a blessing for those with busy schedules β it's like time travel through stories. π My audiobook haven β this app is like a door to endless adventures and knowledge! ππ
BearDrift
With this app, I've discovered the joy of learning while I'm on the move β it's like having a tutor by my side. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
BlackExcalibur
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. ListenBook Pro offers amazing value with unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction features. Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience. Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
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