Book description
Translated by Kit Maude'Every so often, a slim book absolutely clobbers you with its exuberance and beauty - for me, this was that book' Torrey Peters, author of Detransition, Baby'A beautiful novel, moving, disturbing, raw and honest' Fernanda Melchor, author of Hurricane Season'Fun, tragic, political and full of marvel ... It will break your heart and at the same time make you want to laugh and dance' Mariana EnriquezAuntie Encarna's is the queerest boarding house in the world.For Camila, it is a refuge, and the raggle-taggle band of queens who gather there are like family. At night they dress up and head out to Sarmiento Park to earn money. They stand together in the cold, sharing stories and a hip flask of whiskey, waiting for a car to slow down.Until, one freezing evening, Auntie Encarna hears crying in the bushes and wades in to investigate. When she finds an abandoned baby boy, she will hear no arguments: she is bringing him home to care for him. Life for Camila and the others will never be the same again.With a cast of larger-than-life, unforgettable characters, The Queens of Sarmiento Park combines brutal, unflinching realism with flourishes of surrealism to tell a story about the clash of hope with prejudice and fear. Wildly imaginative, darkly funny and devastatingly sad, it is a queer fairy tale about sex work, gender identity and chosen family; an anguished howl of pain and rage; and an unruly hymn to love and care on the outskirts of society.
Troublemasher
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature simplifies the process of adding new audiobooks to my collection. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
ZenZone
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Icy Avenger
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Girl Brownie
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Ladybird
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Spontan8ty
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Lightening Trip
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Daisy Stick
Mastering audiobook navigation – this app's ease of use is commendable. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Spitfire
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Turnip King
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Bat Magenta
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NeoGermal
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WittyWordsmith
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions.
3P-own
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual growth and personal enjoyment. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to inspire others to read.
Digger
This app's convenience has turned my exercise sessions into enlightening moments. Effortlessly immersing in stories – this app's ease of use is a game-changer. Simplifying audiobook adventures – this app's ease of use is a delight. Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing.
Saber-RED
This app has revolutionized my daily routine – I can't imagine life without it. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. Navigating through chapters is effortless with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and intuitive experience. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Flakes
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RiddleRover
I can now explore books beyond my preferred genre, broadening my reading horizons. This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any limitations. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval add a professional touch to my audiobook library.
Gabriel Dandelion
This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable. Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content. I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
EchoEnigma
Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. This app is my travel companion – making long journeys enjoyable and insightful.
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