Book description
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice "[Lau's] gift for writing accumulative insanities creates the same dizzying effect as a good cleaning." --Alexandra Tanner, The New York Times Book Review "A dissociative meditation on a world that has come to feel increasingly meaningless . . . [Lau's] prose combines the languid torpor of Michael Bible with the unease of Yoko Ogawa's more macabre work." βDeclan Fry, The Guardian A black comedy workplace thriller set in a sprawling indoor shopping mall about a cabal of low-wage workers who plot violent acts of "resistance" against their managers. In the suburb of Par Mars stand a pair of identical shopping centers, each with the same harsh, fluorescent lights, climate-controlled environment, and monotonous encounters between employees and shoppers. Reviving an ancient Chinese ritual passed down by her mother, twenty-four-year-old Leen has opened an ear-cleaning and massage studio in the Topic Heights Shopping Center. But the social fabric of Par Mars is coming loose, and a quiet unrest is growing among the mall's low-wage workers as store managers begin to fall victim to increasingly brutal and spontaneous attacks. When Leen befriends Jean Paul, a pharmacist enmeshed in a cryptic online community, she finds herself embroiled in a troubling plot to disrupt the routines of the town's banal consumer culture. With fierce intellect, sharp wit, and original prose, Jamie Marina Lau interprets and vividly portrays the everyday violence and toil of contemporary working life. Encapsulating millennial ennui and middle-class boredom, Gunk Baby is an inventive and deliberate novel from a fresh, new, exciting voice.
Starshine
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BuzzBait
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Knuckles
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Mad Jack
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Daffy Neo
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Greek Rifle
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EchoEnigma
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Barbera Shift
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Poppin Loot
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Sun Leo
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Wanted Candy
ListenBook's absence of synchronization requirements adds to its convenience and flexibility. This app's sleek design and effortless controls have made audiobook listening an immersive experience. ListenBook's interface is so intuitive. I was up and running in no time.
Boost Princess
I'm rediscovering my love for literature through this app β it's revitalizing. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream!
FrankenGrin
ListenBook's library organization features have transformed my chaotic audiobook collection into an organized masterpiece. Audiobook multitasking made simple β this app's functionality is a true delight. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool.
Wooden German
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Sugar Man
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Crazy Eights
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Highway
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates with my daily routine. Audiobooks have turned my quiet moments into imaginative journeys β thank you, app!
Killah Goose
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly β this app's design is top-notch. Audiobooks have never been this accessible and enjoyable. This app's compatibility with various formats and its emphasis on user experience have made it an essential tool for me. π±π
Fuzzy Rainbow
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay makes my daily commute a delightful opportunity to indulge in audiobooks. The narrators on this app are truly talented β they bring characters to life. I can't imagine my daily rituals without this app β it's a constant source of joy. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with itβthe narration was fine, and the story was okayβbut nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
Apple Nola
Listening to audiobooks has become my daily ritual for relaxation and escape. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
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