Book description
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE "If you read one debut novel in 2022, this should be it." --Los Angeles Times In the bustling streets and cloistered homes of Lagos, a cast of vivid characters--some haunted, some defiant--navigate danger, demons, and love in a quest to lead true lives. As in Nigeria, vagabonds are those whose existence is literally outlawed: the queer, the poor, the displaced, the footloose and rogue spirits. They are those who inhabit transient spaces, who make their paths and move invisibly, who embrace apparitions, old vengeances and alternative realities. Eloghosa Osunde's brave, fiercely inventive novel traces a wild array of characters for whom life itself is a form of resistance: a driver for a debauched politician with the power to command life and death; a legendary fashion designer who gives birth to a grown daughter; a lesbian couple whose tender relationship sheds unexpected light on their experience with underground sex work; a wife and mother who attends a secret spiritual gathering that shifts her world. As their lives intertwine--in bustling markets and underground clubs, churches and hotel rooms--vagabonds are seized and challenged by spirits who command the city's dark energy. Whether running from danger, meeting with secret lovers, finding their identities, or vanquishing their shadowselves, Osunde's characters confront and support one another, before converging for the once-in-a-lifetime gathering that gives the book its unexpectedly joyous conclusion. Blending unvarnished realism with myth and fantasy, Vagabonds! is a vital work of imagination that takes us deep inside the hearts, minds, and bodies of a people in duress--and in triumph.
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Grave Digger
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Sandbox
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3P-own
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VisionVortex
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SprkR
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Drop Stone
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Classy Dancer
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Junkyard Dog
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Lope Lope
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Instant Star
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that makes a big difference. It enhances my listening experience. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience.
X-Dew
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Thrasher
This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. Binaural audio processing really works. Less fatigue during long listening sessions. The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off.
Twin Blaze
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Legacy
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Insane SweepKick
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Gr8 Flick
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality.
Bambi Wings
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Burn
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True Sweetness
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. Has every feature I need. My top choice 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