Book description
From the bestselling, Canada Reads-shortlisted author of The Woo-Woo comes a wild, darkly hilarious, and poignant collection of immigrant horror stories. They'll haunt and consume you--in strange and unsettling ways. Living forever isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Hearts can still break, looks can still fade, and money still matters, even in eternity. The ghosts, zombies, and demons in this collection are all shockingly human, and they're ready to spill their guts. Vanity, love, and tragedy are all candidly explored as the unfulfilled desires of the dead are echoed in the lives of modern-day immigrants. Story-by-story, the line between ghost and human, life and death, becomes increasingly blurred. There's a courtesan from 17th century China who, try as she might, just can't manage to die. Grandmama Wu, who returns from the dead to protect her grandchildren from bullies. Not to mention an Internet-order bride who inadvertently brings the apocalypse to Nebraska City. From Shanghai to Vancouver, the women in this collection haunt and are haunted--by first loves, troublesome family members, and traumatic memories. Intertwining horror, the supernatural, and mythology, Tell Me Pleasant Things about Immortality riotously critiques contemporary life and fearlessly illuminates the ways in which the past can devour us. A collection about transformation and what makes us human, it solidifies Lindsay Wong as one of the most vital and electrifying voices in Canadian literature today.
Bourbon Mirage
This app is my secret weapon for making the most of my free time. With this app, I've turned my everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth and learning.
Landfill Max
ListenBook has turned my audio content into an immersive, personalized, and unforgettable experience. ποΈ This app's user-friendly interface has transformed my daily walks into immersive storytelling sessions. Kudos to the developers! πΆββοΈπ The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. Finally, an audiobook player that supports all formats! No more converting files.
Cardinal Rebel
πββοΈπ I'm conquering literary marathons with ease, all thanks to this app's intuitive controls and smooth functionality. π±π Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's functionality is remarkable. With its powerful audio downloading features, I can have my favorite audiobooks ready to go, anytime and anywhere. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. ListenBookβs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Swedish Pixie
ListenBook's support for multiple download methods ensures I can always access my favorite content. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic. An audiobook Iβll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narratorβs performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Plenty Orange
The minimalist interface and intuitive settings make for an amazing user experience. This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. ππ This app has rekindled my love for books β I can't stop listening! ππ§
Congo Wire
ListenBook's library organization features have transformed my chaotic audiobook collection into an organized masterpiece. Audiobook excellence made simple β this app's functionality is a true asset. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! ππ Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique touch β it's like having a personalized reading.
Trash Sling
The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. I've never been this excited about my daily commute β thank you, audiobooks! I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. With ListenBook Pro, I'm no longer limited by audiobook length. It's a liberating experience! A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didnβt dislike it, but I also didnβt feel strongly about it one way or another.
DreamDiver
ListenBook's library organization features have transformed my chaotic audiobook collection into an organized masterpiece. I'm amazed at how this app has made reading such a natural part of my day. π Rekindling my love for stories β this app's accessibility has reignited my passion! ππ πΆ Saying goodbye to tangled headphones and complex controls β this app's easy navigation has made audiobook listening a breeze. π΅π I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient.
Rummy Stickers
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily activities. My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials. This is exactly what I look for in an audiobook! The narrator's pleasant voice and excellent diction made even complex passages easy to follow. I appreciated the subtle but effective use of pauses and emphasis that added depth to the listening experience. Finished it in record time because I couldn't stop listening.
Jade Fox
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content.
Thrasher
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. ListenBook's seamless audio player has turned my listening sessions into moments of pure delight. I can't get enough of this app's easy navigation and quick access to chapters and playback controls. I appreciate the statistics feature. ListenBook helps me track my listening habits.
Eye Devil
β° Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks β energizing! π π§ I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off! Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I consume audiobooks. I can cover more ground while maintaining comprehension.
GuTzd
This app has reignited my passion for reading, and I'm forever grateful. This app is a time-saver β I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. π An app that turns house chores into exciting adventures β count me in! π§Ήπ
VisionVortex
No more straining my eyes to read β now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Frosty Snazz
Streamlining audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is truly impressive. My house has never been cleaner! I kept finding chores to do just to keep listening. The narrator's energy matched the tone of the book perfectly.
Shadow Gal
The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic.
Pixy Mox
πΆββοΈπ§ Walking has never been this productive β exploring new worlds while I exercise! ποΈπ« Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience.
ThoughtTrailblazer
I'm amazed by ListenBook's smooth drag-and-drop downloads in my web browser β a time-saver! Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app. The app is lightweight and doesnβt drain my battery.
Truth
This app has made waiting in lines and queues an opportunity for exploration and enjoyment. Audiobooks on demand? Yes, please! With this app's diverse format support and easy downloads, my reading routine has reached new heights. ππ I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Seal Snake
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. ππ Beating traffic blues with engaging audiobooks β driving has never been this fun! ππ§ Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my carefully curated audiobook collection. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature!
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