Book description
Beautiful, rich short stories, drawing on myth and folklore to bring to life women's remarkable ability to transform themselves in the face of seemingly impossible circumstances. 'A book for all the wild women ... Foxfire, Wolfskin is simply the most perfect thing. I love each and every placement of each word. Love the wildness, the shapeshifting, the fearsomeness of it.' Jackie Morris, co-author of The Lost Words 'She lived fully, my fox, and I envied her with all my heart. I wanted to dance with her, sister or lover, across the snow-clad vastness of this land. Together, we'd create the Northern Lights. For that is what foxes do - racing over the fells, whipping up the snow with their tails, the friction of it sending up sparks into the midnight sky. This is what makes the aurora's glow. Revontulet, we call it: foxfire.' Charged with drama and beauty, this memorable collection by a master storyteller weaves a magical world of possibility and power from female myths of physical renewal, creation and change. It is an extraordinary immersion into the bodies and voices, mindscapes and landscapes, of the shapeshifting women of our native folklore. Drawing on myth and fairy tales found across Europe from Croatia to Sweden, Ireland to Russia, these stories are about coming to terms with our animal natures, exploring the ways in which we might renegotiate our fractured relationship with the natural world, and uncovering the wildness and wilderness within. Beautifully illustrated by Helen Nicholson, Foxfire, Wolfskin and Other Stories of Shapeshifting Women is Blackie's first collection of short stories. 'Sharon Blackie has wrought a new-old magic for our times: glorious, beautiful, passionate myths. They show who we could have been, and they give us a glimpse of a world-that-could-be.' Manda Scott, author of A Treachery of Spies and Boudica 'A deeply evocative and haunting collection... Part rally cry, part warning, part manifesto and all parts enchanting, Sharon Blackie's Foxfire, Wolfskin is a deeply evocative and haunting collection. I want to press this powerful book into the hands of everyone I know and say listen.' Holly Ringland, author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
Cuff Queen
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Demo Tequila
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McDreamy
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Pixy Mox
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Marbles
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Sloth
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Blackfire
ListenBook Pro takes things up a notch with unlimited audiobook length. It's a game-changer! The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
Swedish Pixie
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Pinball Wizard
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Sw33per
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ByteBard
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay has made my drives more informative. This app has made my daily routines more meaningful and enjoyable. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Lounge Master
ListenBook's library organization features have transformed my chaotic audiobook collection into an organized masterpiece. This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. Thanks to ListenBook's binaural audio processing, my extended listening sessions are fatigue-free. This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments.
Impulsive Flower
π Dancing to the rhythm of stories while I dance through house chores β pure joy! ππ This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless! Listening to audiobooks has never been this enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Kawaii Red
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. I can't believe how easily this app has fit into my daily routine. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a bonding experience made easy through AirDrop and sharing options.
Oblivion
This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. ListenBook has enriched my life with a world of captivating stories and knowledge. It's not just an app; it's a portal to endless possibilities. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access.
RiddleRanger
Kudos for the thoughtfully curated collections β I'm discovering hidden gems! The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
IdeaAlchemy
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Bitmap
I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. Great for fans of this genre! The pacing, narration, and production quality were all excellent. It felt like a movie playing in my mind. Iβll be checking out more from this narrator for sure.
Toy Town
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LoreLoomer
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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