Book description
Kiriyama is moving up the ranks and now he is even appearing on television. With the new exposure means, more unusual exposure to his friends, family and classmates. Suddenly everyone seems to know what he meant when he said playing Japanese chess is his profession. But that doesn't mean he's suddenly a celebrity. But being in magazines and on TV does have its perks, as well as its drawbacks.
About the Author
Chica Umino is one of the most decorated and best-selling authors in modern day Japan. She is the first comic artist to win the manga grand slam, having taken the Tezuka Prize, the Manga Gran Prix, the Kodansha Award and the Japan Media Arts Award. She broke through with her hit series Honey & Clover (Viz Media). Outside of her comic work, she has provided character designs for the Eden of the East television series and the Fate/Grand Order video game franchise
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WanderWord
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Darkside Orbit
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Demo Zero
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Indigo Red
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StorySculptor
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Cross Thread
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Show Off
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Sky Bully
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. Downloading audiobooks is a breeze, thanks to the variety of options available.
Dredd
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Biscuit Meg
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. This audiobook was a fantastic listen! The narrator's voice was clear and engaging, making it easy to follow along. The pacing was just right—not too fast, not too slow. Perfect for long commutes or relaxing at home. Highly recommend!
Seattle Jay
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THRESHmSTR
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Hoboken Nightingale
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available – so much to learn! This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life.
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