Book description
Translated by Ian MacDonald and Ginny Tapley Takemori'If we want to understand what has been lost to time, there is no way other than through the exercise of imagination ... imagination applied with delicate rather than broad strokes'. So wrote the award winning Japanese author Kyoko Nakajima of her story, Things Remembered and Things Forgotten, a piece that illuminates, as if by throwing a switch, the layers of wartime devastation that lie just below the surface of Tokyo's insistently modern culture. The ten acclaimed stories in this collection are pervaded by an air of Japanese ghostliness. In beautifully crafted and deceptively light prose, Nakajima portrays men and women beset by cultural amnesia and unaware of how haunted they are - by fragmented memories of war and occupation, by fading traditions, by buildings lost to firestorms and bulldozers, by the spirits of their recent past.
Indestructible Potato
I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app – it's like being in the story. This app is a blessing for those with busy schedules – it's like time travel through stories. With this app, I can enjoy my favorite stories while traveling, making my journeys more delightful. Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever.
Slinger
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Kimono Goddess
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Force
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Moon Laser
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Achilles Mountain
Thank you for making my reading goals more achievable and enjoyable. ListenBook's sleek design and easy chapter access make navigation a breeze. ListenBook has made audiobook listening more convenient and enjoyable than ever before. Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness. This app is a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The ability to adjust skip intervals and playback speed is fantastic. I also love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Worth every penny!
QuantumQuipper
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Drop Stone
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Squatch
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MindfulMingle
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Mr. Spy
The ease of downloading content via WiFi, WebDAV, and more has made ListenBook my audiobook hub. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
The Belgian
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LyRz
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Waylay Dave
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Pitfall
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Flotsams54
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Curio
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Reno Monarch
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Diamond Gamer
I love that I can switch between devices seamlessly and continue where I left off. Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization – top-notch. Audiobooks have become a part of my self-care routine, thanks to this app. 🛌 Bedtime stories for adults? Yes, please! This app is a dream come true. 🌙📚 Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Poppin Loot
With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. 🎉 This app has ignited my passion for reading – I can't get enough of its convenience! 📚🔥 The import process is seamless. I had no trouble adding my audiobooks.
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