Book description
From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a dreamy reimagining of The Island of Doctor Moreau set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Mexico. 'The deeply atmospheric novel blends horror, science fiction, and historical events' Time, 100 'Must Read Books of 2022'Carlota Moreau: growing up in a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatan peninsula, she is the only daughter of an eccentric, and dangerous, genius. His experiments, a motley group of hybrid monstrosities, are blindly loyal to their creator.Into Carlota's strange but perfectly balanced world comes Eduardo Lizalde, the charming, careless son of Doctor Moreau's patrons. In the sweltering heat of the jungle, amidst her father's secrets and her own awakening feelings, Carlota will begin asking questions that could ignite a conflagration.______________________'Genius . . . combine[s] contemporary political awareness with the appeal of a creepy gothic romance' - Guardian'An evocative slow-burn SF drama about colonialism, heredity and scientific hubris, couched in lush prose' - Financial Times'The imagination of Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a thing of wonder, restless and romantic, fearless in the face of genre, embracing the polarities of storytelling' - New York Times'Paints a vivid picture that is as alluring as it is unsettling, filled with action, romance, and monsters' Booklist
Low Voltage
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Racy Babe
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Gro
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Tokyo Dream
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King Panther
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Bruh
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PixelPioneer
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Tan Stallion
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Bourbon Mirage
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Risen
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Steel Cut Toe
Quick access to chapters and controls ensures a seamless listening experience with ListenBook. It's effortless to use. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Lord Theus
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Mirage
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Bug Blitz
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. ListenBook's intuitive design and thoughtful features have made my audiobook experience delightful. I'm addicted to this app's ability to seamlessly blend books into my life.
Domino
Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear listening in noisy environments. With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. Audiobooks on demand – this app's functionality is a true technological gem. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Jelly Momentum
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Sassy Muffin
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Metal Star
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. My audiobook collection has never been more organized. Library management is a breeze.
Sleek Assassin
From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. 📱🔊 Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access.
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