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.
Slacker Cat
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Spoiler
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Lilac Lizard
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Plum Moon
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Airport Hobo
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WittyWordsmith
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Maple Destroyer
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101
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Duchess
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Joker's Grin
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Blinker
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Die Slice
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LuminaLore
ListenBook has become my workout companion. It keeps me engaged and entertained during exercise. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories.
PixelPioneer
The ListenBook app has transformed my device into a treasure trove of knowledge and entertainment. Listening to audiobooks has never been this convenient and enjoyable! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of storytelling with friends. Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information. The app is perfect for people who love to read but don’t have the time.
Manly
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Icy Avenger
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Show Boat
This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. 🎉 Unlocking the door to imagination – this app is my key to endless stories and endless possibilities. 📚🔑 Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Kawaii Red
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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