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.
Drop Stone
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MuseMaster
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Murmur
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Hidden Tree
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Sofa King
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Stacker of Wheat
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Swan Mustang
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Beo
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Slacker Cat
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Bones
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Beetle King
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SmartieQuest
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Shadow Gal
ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine.
NeoGermal
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Ember Rope
I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats β it truly supports all my audio needs. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features.
RetroMirage
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Beetle King
Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience. Finally, an app that supports all my audiobook formats! ListenBook is a game-changer.
CyberScribe
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Ship Whip
I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues! I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
Domino Combat
The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things. One of the best audiobooks Iβve heard! The story was compelling, and the narratorβs delivery added depth to every scene. I found myself looking for excuses to listen just a little longer. Will definitely revisit this one!
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