Book description
2019 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) Gold Medal Winner 2019 Midwest Book Awards - Poetry Winner 2019 Eric Hoffer Book Awards - Poetry Winner 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards - Best Poetry Book Finalist 2018 Forewords Reviews INDIES Awards - Poetry Finalist Andrea Gibson's latest collection is a masterful showcase from the poet whose writing and performances have captured the hearts of millions. With artful and nuanced looks at gender, romance, loss, and family, Lord of the Butterflies is a new peak in Gibson's career. Each emotion here is deft and delicate, resting inside of imagery heavy enough to sink the heart, while giving the body wings to soar.
Pockets
The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Bad Beret
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HolyCombo
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Nickname Master
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ThickSKN
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Saturn Extreme
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Bazooka Har-de-har
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SereneScribe
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Hitch Frenzy
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Moonflower
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101
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Frosty Sunshine
I can't believe how much time I've saved thanks to this efficient app! ListenBook's support for multiple download methods ensures I can always access my favorite content. ListenBook's support for network device downloads and drag-and-drop is a time-saving delight. This app's user-friendly interface has made reading on-the-go a breeze.
ManManMan
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. ListenBook Pro is worth every penny. The unlimited audiobook length is a dream come true. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Trigger Warming
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Chocolate Thunder
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Prometheus
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QuestWeaver
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Knuckles
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Red Hot Kevorkian
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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