Book description
Portraits of icons from Maya Angelou to Viola Davis, collected alongside dazzling essays and criticism by the Women’s Prize-shortlisted author of Ordinary People'A pleasure and an invigoration' Guardian'Every piece feels beautifully sewn together and complete’ BERNARDINE EVARISTOCrafted over twenty-five years, I Want to Talk to You invites you into a conversation about literature, art and music, identity, grief and everything in betweenAs a young journalist, Diana Evans was catapulted overnight into the role of culture editor, going on to interview a roster of stars including Lauryn Hill, Viola Davis, Alice Walker and Edward Enninful.In these portraits of contemporary icons, the author remains the observer. Alongside them, in pieces collected here for the first time, we also see her turning the lens on herself. We watch as she dances on stages in London and travels through Cuba. We sit beside her desk as she develops her voice as a writer, shaped by her love for Jean Rhys, James Baldwin and Toni Morrison. We walk by her side as she navigates the world – her family and the midlife sandwich, reflections on fashion, yoga, the British monarchy and lockdowns, and the lasting impact of George Floyd and Grenfell.'Truly insightful, conversational and unique... Absolutely brilliant' ORE AGBAJE-WILLIAMS'Intimate and moving... Elegant in tone and finely wrought in form' EKOW ESHUN'A celebration of a career that has been anything but ordinary and an intellectual mind forever evolving' CHARLIE BRINKHURST-CUFF
Skirble
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. My recordings sound crystal clear.
DreamDasher
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NexusNavigator
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Dark Horse
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I appreciate how ListenBook offers various methods for downloading audio – it caters to different preferences. 🌟 Elevating everyday moments – this app adds an extra layer of magic to every aspect of my day. 📚✨ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality, providing a clear and immersive listening experience that enhances my enjoyment.
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Dez Bonbon
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NightDream
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Overrun
The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life – it's a unique experience. Kudos to ListenBook for optimizing the app for iOS 16 – it shows their dedication to excellence. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. I can't get enough of the app's sleek interface and intuitive controls. It's a joy to use!
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Mosquit-No
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for enjoying clear audio in any environment. Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. 📚🔊 ListenBook has transformed the way I engage with literature. It's like having a virtual bookshelf in my pocket. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Foot-long Fry
The ListenBook app has become an indispensable part of my daily routine, helping me learn and relax simultaneously. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. With this app, I can devour books like never before – it's incredibly efficient. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the clarity of recordings and makes my listening sessions more enjoyable. Great for listening to a variety of content. Highly recommend!
Breadmaker
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness. I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
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