Book description
In Love in a Dark Time, Colm Tóibín looks at the life and work of some of the greatest and most influential artists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Linked by the common thread of their sexualities, his subjects range from figures such as Oscar Wilde, born in the 1850s, to Pedro Almodóvar, born nearly a hundred years later.Tóibín studies how a changing world impacted on the lives of people who, on the whole, kept their homosexuality hidden, and reveals that the laws of desire changed everything for them, both in their private lives and in the spirit of their work.Now part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.
Stud muffin
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Spoiler Betty
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Gold Bentley
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QuestQuill
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Freeway
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Alley Fiend
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IdeaAlchemy
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Noise Toy
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Free Ham
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Barbera Shift
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Nessie
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Good William
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Stickers
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Bad Bond
The narrators on this app are truly talented – they bring characters to life. I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life. Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is impressive. An audiobook I’ll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narrator’s performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Scarlet Mary
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. ListenBook Pro is totally worth it. Unlimited audiobook length – I'm in! This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate.
Nickname Master
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Shadow Bishop
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Midas
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Black Mustard
ListenBook's thoughtful inclusion of chapters, controls, and filters has enhanced my audiobook experience. ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBook is more than just an app – it's a doorway to a world of knowledge and imagination. The app is lightweight and doesn’t drain my battery.
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