Book description
2016 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature (Longlisted)2016 RBC Taylor Prize (Longlisted)The unforgettable memoir of Giller Prize-winning author and poet Austin Clarke, called "Canada's first multicultural writer."Austin Clarke is a distinguished and celebrated novelist and short-story writer. His works often centre around the immigrant experience, of which he writes with humour and compassion, happiness and sorrow. In 'Membering, Clarke shares his own experiences growing up in Barbados and moving to Toronto to attend university in 1955 before becoming a journalist. With vivid realism he describes Harlem of the '60s, meeting and interviewing Malcolm X and writers Chinua Achebe and LeRoi Jones. Clarke went on to become a pioneering instructor of Afro-American Literature at Yale University and inspired a new generation of Afro-American writers.Clarke has been called Canada's first multicultural writer. Here he eschews a traditional chronological order of events and takes the reader on a lyrical tour of his extraordinary life, interspersed with thought-provoking meditations on politics and race. Telling things as he 'members them.Bespeak Audio Editions brings Canadian voices to the world with audiobook editions of some of the country's greatest works of literature, performed by Canadian actors.
Burn
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Bones
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Dez North
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Onion King
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Achilles Mountain
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PixelPathfinder
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Boost
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Peanut Butter Woman
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NightDream
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. Savoring audiobooks without complications – this app's design is commendable.
Miss Rum Punch
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Roma Kabuki
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine – it's my ultimate audio companion. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Prone
This app has transformed my long flights into productive and enjoyable experiences. My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Digital Goddess
I've found solace in listening to audiobooks before bed – it's my form of meditation. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Blink
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Crossing Guard
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With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. 🎶📚 My new soundtrack? Audiobooks, of course! This app makes every day musical. 🎧🎶 Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
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