Book description
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE 2021'Her strongest yet... a powerful, beautiful novel that shows us our land as it really is: a place of shelter and cruelty, innocence and experience' THE TIMES__________________________________________________________________________When you live on the edge of society, it only takes one step to fall between the cracks Twins Jeanie and Julius have always been different from other people. At 51 years old, they still live with their mother, Dot, in rural isolation and poverty. Inside the walls of their old cottage they make music, and in the garden they grow (and sometimes kill) everything they need for sustenance. But when Dot dies suddenly, threats to their livelihood start raining down. Jeanie and Julius would do anything to preserve their small sanctuary against the perils of the outside world, even as their mother's secrets begin to unravel, putting everything they thought they knew about their lives at stake. Unsettled Ground is a powerful novel of betrayal and resilience, love and survival. It is a portrait of life on the fringes of society that explores with dazzling emotional power how we can build our lives on broken foundations, and spin light from darkness. ____________________________________________________________________'The way she writes (with empathy but never sentimentality) moves my heart' ELIZABETH DAY, author of Magpie'A relevant and powerful exploration of isolation and life on the fringes of society' CLARE MACKINTOSH, author of Hostage'An atmospheric thriller that's both heartbreaking and heartwarming' RED
Commando
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Earl of Arms
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Mustard Centaur
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Cujo
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High Deck
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Crazy Eights
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Earl of Arms
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Virgo Moon
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Bug Fire
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Mother Night
ListenBook's commitment to a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls is evident in every aspect of the app. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Versace-Cat
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Woo Woo
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Reed Lady
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Handsome
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Doz
I can't thank the developers enough for constantly updating and improving the app. Audiobooks have made my morning routine something to look forward to. Audiobooks at my fingertips – this app's functionality is truly impressive. The statistics feature in ListenBook adds an element of self-awareness to my audiobook consumption. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling.
DreamWeaver
Gone are the days of straining my eyes to read – this app lets me 'read' with my ears, anywhere, anytime. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories.
Stacker of Wheat
It's like having a personal library that fits in my pocket – truly amazing! Perfect for my daily walks. The story was engaging enough to keep me motivated to exercise but not so complex that I got lost in thought. Great production quality too.
Contrary Mary
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Spooky Yellowjacket
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. ListenBook is a game-changer – it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. ListenBook has made managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Library organization is top-notch. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts.
DreamDiver
ListenBook's audio filters are a fantastic addition, enhancing the sound quality of my audio files. This app has helped me achieve my reading goals and explore new genres effortlessly. The basic audio filters are a game-changer. Adjusting playback speed is a breeze. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for 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