Book description
A Town and Country Must-Read Book of Summer?A BUZZFEED BEST BOOK OF JUNEA Washington Post "Book to Read This Summer"AN ADVOCATE BEST LGBTQ+ BOOK OF 2022A USA Today "Book to Celebrate Pride Month"A New York Times "Editor's Pick"A Kirkus Reviews Hottest Book of SummerA groundbreaking account of New York's Fire Island, chronicling its influence on art, literature, culture and queer liberation over the past centuryFire Island, a thin strip of beach off the Long Island coast, has long been a vital space in the queer history of America. Both utopian and exclusionary, healing and destructive, the island is a locus of contradictions, all of which coalesce against a stunning ocean backdrop.Now, poet and scholar Jack Parlett tells the story of this iconic destination--its history, its meaning and its cultural significance--told through the lens of the artists and creators who sought refuge on its shores. Together, figures as divergent as Walt Whitman, Oscar Wilde, James Baldwin, Carson McCullers, Frank O'Hara, Patricia Highsmith and Jeremy O. Harris tell the story of a queer space in constant evolution.Transporting, impeccably researched and gorgeously written, Fire Island is the definitive book on an iconic American destination and an essential contribution to queer history.
Jigsaw
This app is a treasure trove of knowledge, entertainment, and imagination. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
Plegasus
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Granola Dove
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Hemingway Mirmillone
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Blood Taker
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Toxic-oxide
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Plum Moon
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Old Regret
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Murmur
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Trash Master
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Flash
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Spellbinder
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Heartbreaker
I've been recommending this app to all my friends β it's a true game-changer. Audiobook joy made simple β this app's ease of use is a true marvel. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance! Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place! The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Alias Stick
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WanderWord
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Popeye Wipeout
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Insane SweepKick
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Feral Mayhem
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Kitchen
I'm thrilled that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features to cater to all types of users. Seamless audiobook integration β this app's design is remarkable. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's elegant design and robust functionality make it a must-have for anyone who loves to listen on the go. π§π± Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress.
Sly Bible
π Adding a touch of magic to mundane tasks β this app turns errands into epic quests! ππ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to spread the joy.
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