Book description
Short stories have long been regarded as a potent form of writing. Concentrated and distilled yet engaging the reader at a pace that commands attention in the pages it occupies. Narrative and characters are still fully fleshed and the story is usually no longer, or shorter, than it needs to be. Handed down from the oral tradition they have been variously regarded as ‘apprentice pieces’ written by authors on their way to becoming better writers as well as fodder for innumerable periodicals over the decades for those who liked their reading in more succinct chunks or perhaps with a ‘cliffhanger ending’ to keep the interest until the next exciting instalment. Today they are regarded as works in their own right and, in the pens of the most highly skilled, to be greatly admired. In this series we take the very best of those American Short stories and present them here, year by year, for you.
Atomic Blastoid
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Divine Bramble
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NeoGermal
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Cinder Coffee
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Noisy Girl
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Drugstore Cowboy
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Dangle
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Delicious Wing
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ZenaCake
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Night Magnet
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M8deUp
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X-Dew
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Atomic Blastoid
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Accidental Genius
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High Deck
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Stickers
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Bad Badminton
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The Howling Swede
The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration – it's like flipping through pages. Audiobooks on this app have transformed my daily routines into engaging experiences. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions.
Twister Hero
This app's convenience has transformed my reading habits – it's a game-changer. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience. The app is perfect for long flights. It keeps me entertained the whole time.
Wild Kitten
With a vast genre selection, I've broadened my horizons and explored new topics. This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers – it's my go-to source for literary adventures! The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
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