Book description
A "wholly unique" and "uncompromising" literary horror debut about a boy who transforms into a monster, a monster who tries to be a man, and the people who love him in every form he takes (Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and Other Misfortunes) Grieving mother Magos cuts out a piece of her deceased eleven-year-old son Santiago's lung. Acting on fierce maternal instinct and the dubious logic of an old folktale, she nurtures the lung until it gains sentience, growing into the carnivorous little Monstrilio she keeps hidden within the walls of her family's decaying Mexico City estate. Eventually, Monstrilio begins to resemble the Santiago he once was, but his innate impulses--though curbed by his biological and chosen family's communal care--threaten to destroy this fragile second chance at life. A thought-provoking meditation on grief, acceptance, and the monstrous sides of love and loyalty, Gerardo Sámano Córdova blends bold imagination and evocative prose with deep emotional rigor. Told in four acts that span the globe from Brooklyn to Berlin, Monstrilio offers, with uncanny clarity, a cathartic and precise portrait of being human.
Spider Fuji
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Fist Wizard
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Red Woman
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Greek Rifle
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. This app is a book lover's dream come true – a vast library right at your fingertips. Looping playback is an invaluable study tool. It helps me absorb complex information effortlessly. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue.
Sultan of Speed
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High Woo
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Demolition Queen
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Boost Princess
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Vortex
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JK Friend
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Delicious Wing
With ListenBook, I can now listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
RawSkills
Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves! The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Gas Man
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GoldTouch
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NightDream
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. The app's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a true companion for all occasions.
ForumFlare
This app has become my ultimate travel companion, ensuring that I'm always entertained and inspired. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place! ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Fire Fish
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my mood—what a creative addition! Looping playback is my favorite study tool. It's a game-changer for mastering challenging content. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied.
Lord Pistachio
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Kabuki
I've found hidden gems in genres I never thought I'd be interested in. 🔥 Simplifying my reading routine – the app's functionality ensures I'm always one click away from literary adventures. 📚🔗
Short Firecracker
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. This app has made multitasking a breeze – I can 'read' while I work! Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! I'm amazed by the extensive statistics tracking. It's fascinating to see my listening habits. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
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