Book description
With a breathtaking array of original stories from around the world, P. Djèlí Clark, Amal El Mohtar, Garth Nix, Darcie Little Badger, Sheree Renée Thomas, and two dozen other fantasy and science fiction geniuses bring a new and exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in fiction, witches, in never-before-seen works written exclusively for The Book of Witches, compiled by award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan and illustrated by award-nominated artist Alyssa Winans.Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from Wicked, there is no staple more beloved in folklore, fairy tale, or fantasy than these magical beings. Witches are everywhere, and at the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the world. This dazzling, otherworldly collection gathers new stories of witches from all walks of life, ensuring a Halloween readers will never forget. Whether they be maiden, mother, crone, or other; funny, fierce, light and airy, or dark and disturbing; witches are a vital part of some of the greatest stories we have, and new ones start here!Bringing together twenty-nine stories and poems from some of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers working today, including three tales from a BIPOC-only open submission period, The Book of Witches features Linda Addison, C.L. Clark, P Djeli Clark, Indrapramit Das, Amal El Mohtar, Andrea Hairston, Millie Ho, Saad Hossain, Kathleen Jennings, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cassandra Khaw, Fonda Lee, Darcie Little Badger, Ken Liu, Usman T. Malik, Maureen F. McHugh, Premee Mohammed, Garth Nix, Tobi Ogundiran, Tochi Onyebuchi, Miyuki Jane Pinckard, Kelly Robson, Angela Slatter, Andrea Stewart, Emily Teng, Sheree Renée Thomas, Tade Thompson, and E. Lily Yu--and contains illustrations from three-time Hugo award-nominated artist Alyssa Winans throughout. This extraordinary anthology vividly breathes life into one of the most captivating and feared magical sorceresses and will become a treasured keepsake for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales everywhere.
Silver Cup
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The Happy Jock
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Kill Switch
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Esquire
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London Fox
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The Flying Mouse
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Geneva Cuffs
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Reno Monarch
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Sultan of Speed
I've become the storyteller of my family, sharing the amazing audiobooks I've discovered. ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal – unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. 🎶 Music? Nah, I prefer immersing myself in captivating stories with this app! 🎶📖
Eye Candy Kitten
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Demand Chopper
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Sugar Domino
Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off. Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app!
Intimidating Presence
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Green Scavenger
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Take Away
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. Tone adjustment is so cool. It's like customizing the reader's voice to my liking. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Vixen
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CZR
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Are Ess Tee
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The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. ListenBook Pro has taken my audiobook experience to the next level. No regrets! The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
Nickname Master
Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
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