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.
Sass Burst
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Lord Nikon
This app has enriched my daily routine with the joy of stories and knowledge. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a thoughtful and enjoyable way to share my favorite stories with friends and introduce them to new worlds of literature. Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection. The app is constantly updated with new features. The developers really care.
Round Kick Boomer
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RiddleRover
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Bleeker
This app has reignited my love for literature in the most delightful way. Library organization and book groups make managing my audiobook collection a breeze.
Digital Equinox
ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files. I can't imagine a day without this app β it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding.
Dr. WMD
Audiobooks have turned my quiet moments into imaginative journeys β thank you, app! π± Turning my phone into a portal of endless stories β this app is pure magic! πβ¨ Effortlessly managing my audiobook library β this app's design is commendable. Downloading audio from network devices is a brilliant feature. It's incredibly convenient.
Trip
Simplifying audiobook adventures β this app's ease of use is a delight. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
Microwave
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Mental Prophet
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Manly Reno
This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
Treasure Devil
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Trouble Mittens
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King Bass
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Crumb Cake
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Fast Draw
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RedMouth
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Popeye Wipeout
Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive offerings, from statistics tracking to immersive audio processing, have breathed new life into my reading. πβ¨ The app is perfect for people who love to read but donβt have the time.
Lightening Trip
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9Lives
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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