Book description
"One of our most interesting and bold writers . . . [offers] a characteristically wild effort that defies genre distinctions, flits from the profound to the mundane with fierce intelligence and searching restlessness, and at its best, delves deep into the recesses of the human heart with courageous abandon . . . An intoxicating blend of humor and pathos." --Priscilla Gilman, The Boston Globe "Eerie, profound, and daring, this is a book only the inimitable Hunt could write."--Adrienne Westenfeld, Esquire From Samantha Hunt, the award-winning author of The Dark Dark, comes The Unwritten Book, her first work of nonfiction, a genre-bending creation that explores the importance of books, the idea of haunting, and messages from beyond I carry each book I've ever read with me, just as I carry my dead--those things that aren't really there, those things that shape everything I am. A genre-bending work of nonfiction, Samantha Hunt's The Unwritten Book explores ghosts, ghost stories, and haunting, in the broadest sense of each. What is it to be haunted, to be a ghost, to die, to live, to read? Books are ghosts; reading is communion with the dead. Alcohol is a way of communing, too, as well as a way of dying. Each chapter gathers subjects that haunt: dead people, the forest, the towering library of all those books we'll never have time to read or write. Hunt, like a mad crossword puzzler, looks for patterns and clues. Through literary criticism, history, family history, and memoir, inspired by W. G. Sebald, James Joyce, Ali Smith, Toni Morrison, William Faulkner, and many others, Hunt explores motherhood, hoarding, legacies of addiction, grief, how we insulate ourselves from the past, how we misinterpret the world. Nestled within her inquiry is a very special ghost book, an incomplete manuscript about people who can fly without wings, written by her father and found in his desk just days after he died. What secret messages might his work reveal? What wisdom might she distill from its unfinished pages? Hunt conveys a vivid and grateful life, one that comes from living closer to the dead and shedding fear for wonder. The Unwritten Book revels in the randomness, connectivity, and magic of everyday existence. And at its heart is the immense weight of love.
Fl00d
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ThreadTrail
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GiddeeUP
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Prof. Smirk
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Thrasher
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HOV
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Kickstart
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Drift
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Whistler
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Serendipity
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Hermopolis
ListenBook's compatibility with multiple downloading methods ensures there's always a way to get my content. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature elevates my listening experience, allowing me to focus on the content.
Austin Shamrock
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook is a fun feature that adds a unique touch to my audiobook experience. The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time.
Maple Destroyer
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Sky
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Honey
ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. ๐๐ฑ is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itโs perfect for my needs.
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Yellow Menace
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Plenty Orange
ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. This app's sleek design and effortless navigation have made my audiobook journey a true delight. Audiobook enjoyment redefined โ this app's design focuses on the essentials. Downloading over WiFi saves so much time. Very efficient. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
MysticMingle
This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. Effortlessly accessing my favorite audiobooks has become a reality, all thanks to this app's user-centric design and comprehensive format support. A must-download! ๐ฑ๐ง A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
Heavenly Connection
With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. Adjustable playback speed is a fantastic feature. It allows me to customize my listening experience. Looping playback is a game-changer for my study sessions. I can focus on challenging content.
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