Book description
**A 2025 book to look out for by the Guardian and Sunday Times**'Bee Wilson is one of my favourite writers and this may be her best book' CHRIS VAN TULLEKENThis strikingly original account from award-winning food writer Bee Wilson charts how everyday objects take on deeply personal meanings in all our lives.One ordinary day, the tin in which Bee Wilson baked her wedding cake fell to the ground at her feet. This should have been unremarkable, except that her marriage had just ended.Unsettled by her own feelings about the heart-shaped tin, Wilson begins a search for others who have attached strong and even magical meanings to kitchen objects. She meets people who deal with grief or pain by projecting emotions onto certain objects, whether it is a beloved parent’s salt shaker, a cracked pasta bowl or an inherited china dinner service. Remembering her own mother, a dementia sufferer, she explores the ways that both of them have been haunted by deciding which kitchen utensils to hold on to and which to get rid of when you think you are losing your mind.Looking to different continents, cultures and civilisations to investigate the full scope of this phenomenon, Wilson blends her own experiences with a series of touching personal stories that reflect the irrational and fundamentally human urge to keep mementos. Why would a man trapped in a concentration camp decide to make a spoon for himself? Why do some people hoard? What do gifts mean? How do we decide what is junk and what is treasure? We see firsthand how objects can contain hidden symbols, keep the past alive and even become powerful symbols of identity and resistance; from a child’s first plate to a refugee’s rescued vegetable corers.Thoughtful, tender and beautifully written, The Heart-Shaped Tin is a moving examination of love, loss, broken cups and the legacy of things we all leave behind.
Junkyard Dog
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Marigold Loot
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Reno Monarch
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Pixie
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Versace-Cat
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Apex
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Snow Pharaoh
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LunaStar
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Red Delicious
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Drop Stone
I'm amazed at how this app seamlessly integrates with my daily routine. ListenBook has revolutionized the way I consume content. It's like having a personal tutor in my ear. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
NexusNavigator
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57 Pixels
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VisionVoyager
The app's intuitive design makes it easy to find and listen to my favorite authors. With this app, I've found a way to turn every moment into an opportunity for learning and enrichment. Audiobooks on demand – this app's functionality is a true technological gem. Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is remarkable. Quick access to chapters and smooth playback. Excellent app!
Cricket
I'm addicted to this app's seamless integration with my daily routines and activities. Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content.
Daffy Neo
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Bad Bunny
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way – through audiobooks! The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits – so cool! I'm blown away by how this app has made my workouts more enjoyable and my mind more active. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. 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!
Purity Catnip
Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's design is a reader's dream. Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
Crossing Guard
The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Ice
Supports all my playlists and bookmarks. Very convenient. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Dredd
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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