Book description
'Fresh, urgent, alive... genius.' Patience AgbabiThis assured and arresting first collection moves deftly and with purpose into private, hidden places - a locked shed, the dark of a battery farm, a murky riverbed, a late-night bar - to show, unflinchingly and in cinematic detail, what we might otherwise choose not to see. Sight is both a gift and curse, of course: given or taken away in poems of windows and curtains, torches and blindfolds, and yet here - following in the tradition of Oswald and Heaney - each image is freshly minted through a cool, objective eye.Every poem seeks to inhabit those seemingly small but pivotal moments which have monumental, sometimes mortal, consequences. For Pajak, time is fluid: a blink can be 'slow as an eclipse', our lifetimes are fleeting, our deaths often lingering and seldom peaceful or painless.Vivid and visceral, steadily examining violence, sexual encounters, childhood and ageing (a dying grandmother's 'slow pink eyelids, those quick teaspoon breaths'), cars and cities, and Nature - full of wonder and threat - βSlide is always asking pertinent questions: illuminating brutality, frailty and tenderness, the responsibility of those who witness - whether voyeur, bystander or reader. This is a charged, beautifully observed and thrilling debut.
West Warrior
As a visually impaired person, this app has opened up a new world of stories for me. I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. π This app is a testament to thoughtful design β its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. πβ¨ Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me.
White Snare
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Commando
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Yellow Menace
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Suicide Jockey
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. πΆπ Replacing melodies with literary symphonies β my ears are in love! π΅π ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length is a boon for those who enjoy deep dives into lengthy narratives.
Shamrock
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it an essential companion for my daily commutes and workouts. It's convenience at its finest! Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Acid Queen
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Trash Sling
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B@d B0y
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Venious
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Campfire Mama
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Scrapper
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Call Back Queen
This app has turned my daily routine into a source of excitement and joy. This app has turned even the most ordinary moments into reading sessions.
Opulent Gamer
Kudos to ListenBook for the intuitive design and easy-to-use controls. It's evident that they've put a lot of thought into user experience. With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience! No more hassle with file conversion. This app handles all formats effortlessly.
NexusNavigator
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Barbera Shift
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. CarPlay compatibility takes my driving experience to a whole new level. Audiobooks on the road have never been better.
CloudFrenzy
Listening to audiobooks has become my ultimate way to unwind after a long day. The absence of synchronization requirements on ListenBook is a breath of fresh air. Talk about convenience! This app's ease of use and support for multiple audio formats ensure that I can enjoy my favorite stories without any hassle. π±π ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the clarity of recordings and makes my listening sessions more enjoyable. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic.
Gbbledgoodk
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Shadow Bishop
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Bowie
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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