Book description
What is illusion--a deception, or a revelation? What is a poem--the truth, or "a diverting flash, / a mirror showing everything / but itself"?Nicky Beer's latest collection of poems is a labyrinthine academy specializing in the study of subterfuge; Marlene Dietrich, Dolly Parton, and Batman are its instructors. With an energetic eye, she thumbs through our collective history books--and her personal one, too--in an effort to chart the line between playful forms of duplicity and those that are far more insidious.Through delicious japery, poems that can be read multiple ways, and allusions ranging from Puccini's operas to Law & Order, Beer troubles the notion of truth. Often, we settle for whatever brand of honesty is convenient for us, or whatever is least likely to spark confrontation--but this, Beer knows, is how we invite others to weigh in on what kind of person we are. This is how we trick ourselves into believing they're right. "Listen / to how quiet it is when I lose the self-doubt played / for so long I mistook it for music."Real Phonies and Genuine Fakes asks us to look through the stereoscope: which image is the real one? This one--or this one, just here? With wisdom, humility, and a forthright tenderness, Nicky Beer suggests that we consider both--together, they might contribute to something like truth.
Dez Bonbon
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The Shield Toronto
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Scooby Did
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EchoEnigma
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Boost
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Dora the Destroyer
The statistics feature is brilliant. I love seeing how much time I spend on audiobooks with ListenBook. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Eerie
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. ποΈπ§ Escaping to paradise with a beach read β this app is my vacation in audio form! ποΈπ The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience.
Toxic-oxide
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. Efficient audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is a revelation.
Fiend Oblivion
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Mr. Fabulous
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Casanova
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. ListenBook is a game-changer β it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. π§ Fueling my audiobook addiction with this fantastic app β pure listening pleasure! ππ₯
Bliss
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature! This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate.
The Howling Swede
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Hang 11
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Devil Chick
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Mint Ness
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Palomino
ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly. 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.
Marshmallow Treat
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Wild Kitten
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Killer Curio
Thanks to ListenBook's extensive statistics, I can track my audiobook consumption and celebrate my progress. ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. With this app, every moment becomes an opportunity to indulge in fantastic stories. The controls, layout, and seamless playback are a reader's dream. ππ§ ListenBook is a prime example of user-centered design. It's clear that the developers understand audiobook lovers' needs. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
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